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| + | * [http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_ashlye.html Making lye from wood ash]: this link claims that lye made from wood is [[potassium hydroxide]], but this contradicts the WikiHow page above and [[htwiki:User:Harena|Harena]]'s understanding | ||
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''see also [[lye]]: places carrying more than one type of lye are listed here'' | ''see also [[lye]]: places carrying more than one type of lye are listed here'' | ||
* [http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/coldprocesssoapmaking/a/lyesources.htm Where to Buy Lye] (David Fisher, about.com) | * [http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/coldprocesssoapmaking/a/lyesources.htm Where to Buy Lye] (David Fisher, about.com) | ||
* [http://shop.texasnaturalsupply.ieasysite.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=NAOH Texas Natural Supply] | * [http://shop.texasnaturalsupply.ieasysite.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=NAOH Texas Natural Supply] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:07, 8 June 2011
Overview
The chemical sodium hydroxide (NaOH), commonly called soda lye, is an essential ingredient in soapmaking.
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Sodium hydroxide was previously available on grocery shelves as Red Devil lye, but this product has been discontinued.
Links
Reference
Production
- How to Make Lye
- Making lye from wood ash: this link claims that lye made from wood is potassium hydroxide, but this contradicts the WikiHow page above and Harena's understanding
Purchasing
see also lye: places carrying more than one type of lye are listed here
- Where to Buy Lye (David Fisher, about.com)
- Texas Natural Supply