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| − | * | + | *Any sort of animal or vegetable fat. |
| − | * | + | *Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), also known as lye. |
| − | * | + | *Glass beaker and stirring rod. |
| − | * | + | *Bunsen burner or other means of heating solution. |
| − | * | + | *Mold for making soap bars (any flexible plastic container). |
| − | * | + | *Vinegar, just in case. |
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| − | * | + | * Gloves, labcoat and appropriate eyewear should be worn when handling the Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH). |
| − | *You should do this in a well-ventilated area, preferably in a | + | *You should do this in a well-ventilated area, preferably in a fume hood or outdoors. |
*'''DO NOT BREATHE THE FUMES'''. | *'''DO NOT BREATHE THE FUMES'''. | ||
| − | *Wash with | + | *Wash with vinegar if you get some on your skin (have some vinegar handy before starting the experiment) - '''DO NOT wash with water!'''. |
| − | *Mixing | + | *Mixing lye with water results in a chemical reaction that creates extreme heat - hence, washing lye off your hands (for example) with water will only initiate that reaction on your hand, resulting in chemical burn. |
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|align="center" |'''<big> SAFETY NOTES</big>''' | |align="center" |'''<big> SAFETY NOTES</big>''' | ||
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'''What to do''' | '''What to do''' | ||
| − | # Place 16 oz. of | + | # Place 16 oz. of any fat, such as oil or butter in a beaker. |
| − | # In another container add 2.1 oz. (59.5 g) of | + | # In another container add 2.1 oz. (59.5 g) of Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) to 6 oz. (170g) of water (do not ''add water to Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)'' - it will splatter) stir to dissolve and let cool to 110 F. |
| − | # Melt fat under low heat to | + | # Melt fat under low heat to 110°F (49°C) and add the Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) solution while stirring until the base has completely reacted with the fat (about 20 to 30 minutes) |
# Pour the mixture of base and lard into molds. | # Pour the mixture of base and lard into molds. | ||
# Let this cool and sit for a day or two. Let the soap cakes cure for three weeks before using. | # Let this cool and sit for a day or two. Let the soap cakes cure for three weeks before using. | ||
Revision as of 02:02, 25 November 2008
Re-edited info from http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Do-It-Yourself/Soap on WikiBooks.
Making soap from lard.
Equipment
- Any sort of animal or vegetable fat.
- Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), also known as lye.
- Glass beaker and stirring rod.
- Bunsen burner or other means of heating solution.
- Mold for making soap bars (any flexible plastic container).
- Vinegar, just in case.
| SAFETY NOTES |
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| SAFETY NOTES |
What to do
- Place 16 oz. of any fat, such as oil or butter in a beaker.
- In another container add 2.1 oz. (59.5 g) of Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) to 6 oz. (170g) of water (do not add water to Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) - it will splatter) stir to dissolve and let cool to 110 F.
- Melt fat under low heat to 110°F (49°C) and add the Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) solution while stirring until the base has completely reacted with the fat (about 20 to 30 minutes)
- Pour the mixture of base and lard into molds.
- Let this cool and sit for a day or two. Let the soap cakes cure for three weeks before using.
Additional Soapmaking References
- History and Process of Soap Making
- Cold process for Soapmaking
- Melt and Pour process for Soapmaking
- Rebatching technique
