How Saponification Makes Soap - ThoughtCo
2018年8月2日 · Most early soaps were made using potassium hydroxide obtained from wood ash and animal fats. Modern soft soaps are made using vegetable oils and other polyunsaturated triglycerides. These soaps are characterized by weaker intermolecular forces between the salts.
Soap Making: Saponification and SAP Values - GloryBee Blog
2016年7月19日 · Saponification is the chemical process that turns fat into soap by combining the fats with either potassium hydroxide (KOH) or sodium hydroxide (NaOH) also known as lye. Potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide are both alkalis.
Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide Soapmaking
2019年12月8日 · The type of soap you make, bar versus liquid, is determined by the choice of the compound you use for your salt, sodium hydroxide (NaOH), which is also known as lye, or potassium hydroxide (KOH), also known as potash.
Caustic Chemicals Used In Soap Making: Safety, Effects, …
2023年11月12日 · Potassium hydroxide, also known as caustic potash, is another commonly used caustic chemical in soap making. Unlike sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide is primarily used for making liquid soaps and softer bar soaps.
The Essential Role of Lye in Soapmaking ... - Ashley Marie Soap
2024年2月12日 · Lye, also known as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, is a fundamental ingredient in the soapmaking process. Despite its intimidating reputation, lye plays a crucial role in transforming oils and fats into the luxurious bars of soap we love.
How to make Liquid Soap | Full recipe included | Potassium Hydroxide ...
In this video I go over how to make soap step by step. I give the full recipe and measurements. I will admit this was the first time I made liquid soap but...
Make Your Own Soap! Part 1: The Chemistry Behind Soap Making
Sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide are the 2 most commonly used bases for saponification. Sodium hydroxide (also known as lye or caustic soda) is most commonly used, and results in a hard bar. Potassium hydroxide results in …
Using Lye to Make Soap - Certified Lye
Potassium hydroxide is commonly used to make liquid soap and sodium hydroxide is necessary for making solid bars of soap. The numbers in the chart of saponification values, below, are listed both for lye (sodium hydroxide) and for potassium hydroxide and have been converted from milligrams to be generically applicable to any consistent unit of ...
Potassium Hydroxide in Soap
There are two kinds of lye used in soapmaking – potassium hydroxide, used for liquid soap, and sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda, used for bar soap. Both are hazardous to use. Both require safety equipment and protocols.
Potassium Hydroxide (Lye): Uses and Safety Guide
Soapmaking: Potassium hydroxide is commonly used in the production of liquid soaps, especially those with high oil content. It facilitates saponification, the process of turning fats and oils into soap, resulting in mild and moisturizing cleansers.