LovelyLathers Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I found Zeb Lye but it is not 98% to 100 % Am I correct? Nothing listed on the label. TIA Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I guess I'm not sure what your question is. Are you asking if Zeb lye is 100% lye? Or are you stating that it's not? Either way, if you are not sure that it is 100% and it isn't listed anywhere on the lableing, IMO don't use it. You may get lucky and your soap would turn out fine, or you may not. I wouldn't want to take that chance, especially if you have your oils shipped. All that wasted effort, not to mention money if it doesn't turn out? Nope, not worth it to me on a "maybe". HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 Thanks for answering. I am sorry my question was not clear. I was wondering if it is 100%? I know that nothing is listed so I am not going to buy it but thought I would ask. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Oh, okay.Well, then I couldn't have helped you out anyway, sorry. lolI get my lye from a local chemical supply lab in large qty's, and have never actually heard of Zeb. Hope you find your answer or find some quality 100% lye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Is there a company name or web site or "help" phone number on the label? I called one company when I was unsure and they told me that the product contained aluminum shavings (very bad for soaping!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapmaker Man Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I also buy lye in bulk, 50 pounds at a time. But when I first started making soap, I went to Lowes and bought "Roebic Heavy Duty Crystals." It is 100% lye (sodium hydroxide) not mixed, like some other drain cleaners are, with aluminum shavings. Some companies like Drano use aluminum to help deter the meth heads from using it. Too bad we have to use lye too. Some junkies spoil everything for good people! Try your Lowes for the Roebic. It is $7.88, or there about, for a 2 pound plastic jug. I went to my Lowes this afternoon for materials to make more of my wood Convertible molds. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Thanks for the replies. I have some but was just wondering. I saw it on the shelf at Home Depot. Just thought I would ask. Thanks Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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