Elizabeth Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I recently learned that you can add boric acid (mixed with some water) to your soaps that are in a state of seizure and it will stop the acceleration, even reversing it to make it a workable batch again!! I've not tried this yet myself but thought i'd pass the info along.If anyone has any experience with this, please chime in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Ok, boric acid isn't the same as borax is it.. Educate me ol girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted August 20, 2005 Author Share Posted August 20, 2005 I think they are. Hell, i don't know:rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jooniper Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 I am pretty sure Borax is Boric Acid. I think one of you more experienced soapers.....hint hint should definately try it out and let us know!! My last two batches accelerated soooooo quickly I was moving like flash gorden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 How much are you supposed to add? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynda3811 Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 This is interesting. I will be watching this thread with out a doubt. Thanks Elizabeth for bringing it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted August 21, 2005 Author Share Posted August 21, 2005 Well actually, the person that spoke of this is a VERY experienced soaper. Been doing it successfully for a little over 10 years.I'll check with her again on the amounts to use, but i believe she said it was "a couple tbls per pound". Will let ya all know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melly Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 All the reading I am doing suggest that Borax and Boric Acid is not the same thing, Borax is a product produced by heating Boric Acid, however, you can buy boric acid online. You might want to check and see if it is borax that she is using, becasue there is a difference between the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Lilac Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 I am finding the same - that they are NOT the same.Borax is a related compound to Boric Acid BUT theyare different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted August 21, 2005 Author Share Posted August 21, 2005 What was used and suggested was Boric Acid, not Borax. I think someone was just wondering if they were the same thing.Thanks for the info.:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindylou Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 I think you can buy boric acid at home depot and places in the section where they sell roach killer. Liz, I think you or Bunny should try this out and let us all know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted August 21, 2005 Author Share Posted August 21, 2005 I think i will! I have to go back through my notes and find the fo's that were the seizure culprits first though. I'll keep ya posted.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 I can't wait to hear your results. I haven't been "blessed" with the experience any FO really seizing up on me yet, but I know my time is coming.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Elizabeth, I'd be interested to know more about this also. I have some fo's coming and the one I really love siezes my soap. I will use it again just because the fo is so great in CP, but would really like to be able to tame the sieze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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