Product Description

Sodium Hydroxide, Caustic Soda, NaOH, Lye, substitute for Red Devil Lye

Unlike most of our competitors who sell technical grade, Essential Depot's lye is Food Grade (lower in impurities) and proudly made in the U.S.A.

FOOD GRADE, USP, non-GMO, does not contribute to BSE, not animal tested since 1990.

Kosher - Certification is unnecessary because, according to the Orthodox Union, Chlorine is acceptable for use in Kosher-related activities without Kosher Certification. - The chlorine and the equipment in its manufacture does not come into contact with any animal products or byproducts, nor does it contain chemical additives that are organic in nature.

Halal Acceptable - While the chlorine is not Halal certified is also does not contain alcohol and alcohol is not used in the process. The chlorine also does not contain natural L-cysteine extracted from hair or feathers, animal fats and/or extracts, blood of any origin, blood plasma, or meat byproducts.

SDS and/or COA available upon request.

All products are shipped in easy-to-store and easy-to-use resealable containers.

Each container is BPA Free HDPE with a resealable child resistant cap.

Shipped 2 lbs of Lye per container (each box shipped contains 16 containers).

THIS SHIPMENT IS CLASSIFIED AS ORM-D CONSUMER COMMODITY.

We are the FIRST as well as the ONLY SELLER whose PACKAGING, LABELING, and PRODUCT has been APPROVED by the U.S. government. Our label complies with all federal regulations, our containers (including the caps) comply with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements, and the product itself actually exceeded the government's third party independent laboratory testing standards.

WE ARE A CERTIFIED SHIPPER AND SEND THIS PRODUCT IN SAFE AND LEGAL PACKAGING BY A LEGAL CARRIER.

This product is designated by FDA as a food additive Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) when used in accordance with good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 184.1763).

It is also cleared for reaction with fatty triglycerides and their fatty acid, alcohol, or dimer derivatives listed in 21 CFR 176.210 to form soaps under 21 CFR 175.105 (Adhesives), 21 CFR 176.210 (Defoaming Agents used in the manufacture of paper and paperboard), and 21 CFR 178.3120 (Animal Glue).

  • Soap and Detergent - saponifies fats into water-soluble sodium soaps.
  • Food and Dairy - used in various food processing methods which includes washing and chemical peeling of fruits and vegetables, poultry, soft drink, chocolate processing, cocoa processing, and thickening ice cream.
  • Metal Cleaning - clean metals by saponifying surface oils to create a thin soapy layer, etches the surface of certain types of metals, important preparatory step in many welding or painting applications.
  • Textile Treatment - aid in scouring, bleaching and neutralizing during textile processing.
  • General and Industrial Cleaning - strong base used as an alkali source in cleaning agents. As such, it can dissolve grease, oils, fats and protein based deposits. Used also, for example, to clean and prepare sheet steel in galvanizing plants as well as being a chief ingredient for drain pipe cleaners.
  • Biodiesel and Bioethanol - catalyst for the transesterification of methanol and triglycerides as well as for pH adjustment and formation of in situ sodium methylate to prevent the formation of soap due to the presence of water.
  • Chemical Production - as a reactive intermediate and catalyst in chemical production as well as in chemical processing plants for scrubbing and drying.
  • General Industrial - in the manufacture of products ranging from glue, gelatin, grease, and cosmetics to dry batteries, agricultural products, paint, and varnish removers.
  • Petroleum Exploration - treating agent in oil well drilling fluids to increase viscosity which prevents heavier materials from settling.

Perfect for making Pretzels, Bagels, Soda Bread, Olives, Lutefish, Hominy, Wine/Beer Tanks/Casks cleaning, beer line cleaning, thickening ice cream, etc...

Use caution when purchasing drain openers from other suppliers. Most drain openers contain other chemicals in addition to the lye. Essential Depot's does not. Those other added chemicals are very undesirable and potentially harmful when used in any food preparation.

Properties of Essential Depot's Sodium Hydroxide:

  • Boiling Point: 2534°F (1390°C)
  • Melting Point (crystallization begins): 590-608°F (310- 320°C)
  • Specific Gravity: 2.13
  • Bulk Density: Compacted 73 lb/ft3, Loose 70 lb/ft3
  • pH at 20°C: Strongly Basic
  • Solubility in Water: 42 g/100 g water at 0°C (32°F), 347 g/100 g water at 100°C (212°F)
  • Solution Rate: Twice as fast as flake
  • Refractive Index: 1.3576
  • Particle Shape: Spherical, evenly sized
  • Friability: Very Low as well as Very Low Dust

BIODIESEL, where quality is critical:

  • an electrolyte
  • an efficient catalyst
  • a cleaner cell bath
  • more homogeneous gas mix

GENERAL and INDUSTRIAL CLEANING:

  • dissolves grease, oils, fats and protein based deposits.
  • as such it is fabulous for grease traps and hoods in kitchens.

METAL CLEANING or ETCHING:

  • saponifies surface oils to create a thin soapy layer
  • etches the surface of certain types of metals
  • the etching capabilities make lye an important preparatory step in many welding or painting applications.
  • can strip paint

DRAIN CLEANING:

  • Use caution when purchasing drain openers from other suppliers.
  • Most drain openers contain other chemicals in addition to the lye.
  • Essential Depot's lye does not contain other chemicals.
  • Those other added chemicals are very undesirable and potentially harmful.

SOAP MAKING

  • Specifically manufactured into evenly-sized micro pels.
  • Evenly-sized micro pels mean an equal saturation of water for each pel.
  • Equal saturation of each micro pel means consistent saponification, whether that saponification be in soap making, pretzels, hominy, or any other application.