100% Sodium Hydroxide
Lye water is a very strong alkaline solution (pH 13 to 14) that is used for cleaning purposes and for making some Asian food like Chinese noodles or century eggs. Lye water is corrosive and has therefore raised serveral concerns. It is available in Asian groceries and in north Australia.
Caustic substances, such as lye, bleech, and soap, feel slippery because they dissolve the upper layers of your skin!
the ingredients in cheer are just detergent and stuff.
You cannot make humans using physical ingredients.
Sodium. Pretty simple. Explosive metal, reacts violently with water, dissolving into sodium hydroxide (lye). NASTY stuff.
Red devil lye is a trading name for drain cleaners.The volume of the can is very variable, as wanted the manufacturer, and may begin with a 100 mL can.
I cannot suggest anything without some idea of the purpose, for some things (e.g. soap making) there is no practical substitute for lye.
I buy my lye at Essential Depot (essentialdepot.com ) , its food grade and perfect for making pretzels, but I also use it to make soap in my spare time. Its the best I have found (much better than red devil lye) and the price is great, Use the discount code "ship30" to receive a 30% discount on shipping. I found the vintage pamplets at LyeDepot.com ( lyedepot.com ) a very usefull resource on all the uses of lye.
Fat and lye.
Lye (Sodium Hydroxide) can be found in many hardware stores, or ordered on line. Some sell lye in bulk, in bags from 35 to 50 pounds in weight. Lye is also marketed as a drain-opening product, as well -- but the label should be checked to make sure the product is 100% lye. See the link below for more information.
lye.
When red devil lye (sodium hydroxide) is mixed with aluminum foil, a chemical reaction occurs that produces hydrogen gas and sodium aluminate. The reaction is exothermic, meaning it releases heat, and can be quite vigorous, potentially leading to bubbling and foaming. This reaction is often used in demonstrations of chemical reactions, but caution is advised due to the release of heat and gas.
Lye Soap is made by combining Lye (Sodium hydroxide), Oils and water together at the right temperature and ratio as to begin saponification. Ordinary soap like in the supermarket is not this type of soap. They do not contain lye at all.
lye and fat http://www.genuinesoaps.com
The main ingredients in soap are oils or fats (like coconut oil or olive oil), lye (sodium hydroxide), and water. Some soaps may also contain additional ingredients such as fragrances, colorants, and additives for specific skin benefits.
Mega Growth Protective No Lye Relaxer is used to relax African American hair. The ingredients include flax seed oil, jojoba oil, soy proteins, and coconut oil.
water is neutral. ammonia and lye are alkaline. cola is acidic due to the presence of carbonic acid and other acidic ingredients.