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Lye solution strength question


Grannyscandles

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Here is what I did.

When I was making a batch of GM soap, I mixed my lye with half the water called for in the recipe and then used GM at trace for the remaining liquid. In another thread I questioned the cloudiness of the lye solution and the floaties in it. Because I was concerned, I mixed another batch of lye solution at the same strength to see if it happened again (which it did!)

Anyhow, now I have this second batch of lye solution ready to go but not enough of the same batch of oils to use it in. I guess what I need help figuring out is the strength of the lye solution I have ready.

It has 29 ounces of water and 21.65 ounces of lye in it. I think it is a 74% solution but I need someone to check my figures to be sure. I know at MMS you can put in your lye solution strength and it will tell you how much to use and that is why I am asking this question.

Thanks in advance for your help.

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