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Caustic Potash 99% (Potassium Hydroxide) · Alkali for Soap

$60.00 CAD

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Description

Caustic Potash 99% (Potassium Hydroxide)

Alkali for Soap

An alkali for saponifying oils.

TECHNICAL DATA
INCI  Potassium Hydroxide
Classification  Alkali – saponification
FUNCTION
Soapmaking alkali
APPLICATIONS
Liquid soapSoap pastespH adjustment
DESCRIPTION

Alkali · Liquid soap saponification

99% potassium hydroxide flakes, the alkali used to saponify liquid soaps and soap pastes. Unlike lye (sodium hydroxide), it produces soft, soluble soaps.

Practical formulation guide
Usage level: Suggested usage level: Per the formulation's saponification calculation
How to use and incorporate: For soap: always dissolve the lye in cold or distilled water (never the water onto the lye), in a stainless steel or polypropylene container and in a ventilated area; the solution heats up. Calculate the amount with a lye calculator based on each oil's saponification value and a 3–8 % superfat.
Formulation tips: Corrosive product. Always add the potash to the water, never the other way around; the reaction is exothermic. Use full protective equipment and ventilation.
  • Adjust the pH at the end of the process, once all ingredients have been added.
  • Before scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 / 25 / 45 °C/39 / 77 / 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.
Compatibility: Check compatibility with pH-sensitive actives.
Storage: Cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture. Cosmetic grade / raw material for formulation.
Precautions: Corrosive: causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Wear nitrile gloves, safety glasses and long sleeves, and work with ventilation. In case of contact, rinse with plenty of water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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