EmpressC Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Hi all, I have some oil that is solid at room temperature, or just below. I would like it to be a liquid and not go solid. Is there a way to do this? Or no?(Sorry if this is a dumb question...I am a know-nothing.:embarasse ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmadness Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Depending on where you live will determine this... also, depends on what kind of oil that you are talking about. Coconut oil (76 degrees) can be liquid if you store it in a warm spot, if not, then it is solid. If we are talking cocoa butter, shea butter, mango butter then the melting point for these are higher and you would probably have to melt them when you want to use them. They would stay a solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 The only way we have of doing that is blending a (melted) solid with a liquid. Then it will often stay liquid at room temp. But it may be cloudy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 Thanx MM and CB. CB, I don't mind cloudy, as long as it doesn't take away from the benefits of the oil. I don't mind if it's cloudy as it would be in a colored container anyway.What sort of liquids would help? Thanx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Sweet Almond Oil, Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, Sunflower Oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca_IA Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 The only way we have of doing that is blending a (melted) solid with a liquid. Then it will often stay liquid at room temp. But it may be cloudy.Be careful if you do this. Make sure to stir very well before using a mixture like this. It's not uncommon for the oils to start seperating and depending upon the SAP values & fatty acids of each oil, it may or may not effect your soap. Meaning you could have a lye heavy bar or one with a higher cleansing factor and lower conditioning factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Right - if doing this you need to make sure you mix your liquids up well before pouring any off! They do sometimes "settle" into layers of a sort.As far as what oil to add, it would depend on your end-use (the oil will become part of your recipe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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