dirtybirdsoaps Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I tried doing a search but for some reason it kept telling me "old lye" & "lye" were not allowed, Anyways, I remember everyone saying to use it as a drain cleaner/ unclogger but is it safe for pvc pipes? I know you can use PVC as a mold, but didnt know if a lye solution would be safe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 If the lye is still free flowing, has been sealed cool and dry it should not "go bad". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtybirdsoaps Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Its been in a dark cool closet. As to free flowing, do you mean not a chunk of lye lol? Sorry if that sounds like a dumb question, never had lye this long before. If your referring to chunk free it sorta is, there is a few chunks but small but it was like that when I bought it. The lye was purchased at AAA chemicals. Would save me the hassle of having to buy more since I'm trying to get back into soap making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 You'll know if the lye doesn't heat up your soap solution. It should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Little clumps that easily break should not be a problem. Make a small batch of something simple and you will know quickly if it's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I agree. It should still be good to use for soaping. As long as its been kept in a moisture proof container it can keep for years. Re PVC pipes. I have PVC plumbing. I wondered about that myself but have used my lye a couple times in my sink and tub with no problems so far. I use 1 tbs to 1 oz of lye crystals. Just pour them down your drain where the clog is. Let it sit for 5 minutes or 1/2 hour for stubborn clog. Run hot water for a few minutes afterward to flush out the drain and the pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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