Potassium Hydroxide Flakes

Description: Our Potassium Hydroxide, sometimes called potash or lye, is food grade. It is commonly used to made high quality, handmade liquid soap. Potassium hydroxide or Caustic Potash is used to convert fats and oils to soap. Potassium hydroxide is traditionally used to make softer soaps that dissolve more easily than those made using Sodium hydroxide. Despite both being called 'Lye' Potassium Hydroxide and Sodium Hydroxide are not interchangeable in soap recipes.

Ingredients: Potassium Hydroxide

DANGER: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. KEEP AWAY FROM PETS. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANCES, AND CLOTHING. WEAR RUBBER GLOVES WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT.

WARNING: Harmful if inhaled or ingested. Eye and skin irritant. Wear gloves. Lye will burn skin on contact. Use in ventilated areas. Dust may harm lungs if inhaled. If eye or skin contact occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.