How to Get Caustic Soda

It’s much harder to get hold of lye than it used to be in the past. The main source of caustic soda was Red Devil Lye, but that product is off the market now. Why is it hard to get lye? The reason is because it can be used to control pH during methamphetamine production. There are still a few ways to get the chemical. Make sure the product is 100% sodium hydroxide, lye, or caustic soda. This is especially important if you are making food, since an impure product may contain dangerous contaminants. Sources of lye include:

Drain cleaner (check the label) – e.g., Roebic Crystal Drain Cleaner, sold at Lowes
Sodium hydroxide from an online chemical supply store
Soap-making store
Candle-making store
Biodiesel supply store

Be aware, when purchasing caustic soda or lye, you may need to sign a statement that you’re not using it for illegal activities. Or, you may not need to sign anything, since a credit card pretty much provides all the details needed to find you if the authorities think you’re a rising drug lord.