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Re:FAA Slaps Amazon with $350k Penalty for Shipping Violation by maxerickson on Tuesday June 14, 2016 @12:08PM (#11902955)
Is the stuff sold as drain cleaner not suitable for making soap?

My local big box hardware store sells 100% lye drain cleaner for $4 a pound (it's 100% sodium hydroxide as crystals or powder). I haven't tried buying any, but I doubt a couple pounds would be an issue.

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Re:FAA Slaps Amazon with $350k Penalty for Shipping Violation by wtbob on Wednesday June 15, 2016 @08:48AM (#11908957)
> Is the stuff sold as drain cleaner not suitable for making soap?

The 100% lye stuff is, but as the former poster indicated it isn't really the most effective drain cleaner — and there have been moves to make it illegal, because of its use in drug production.

> I haven't tried buying any, but I doubt a couple pounds would be an issue.

I have to give my phone number whenever I buy it. Galling: I'm a free citizen of a free republic, and should be able to purchase chemicals without being tracked.

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