technical or food grade

[angella]

Which sodium hydroxide should you use in cp soapmaking technical or food grade?

[IwantItgreen]

technical grade is perfect. Plus you get more for the price

[evergreen]

I prefer food grade. The lye dissipates faster (less impurities) and you can handle the soap without chemical irritation sooner. You still have to wait the typical cure time for best hardness and product results. Hot process soap definitely benefited by using it because it cooks faster and the texture of my soap is better if I don't have to cook it to death. I don't get zapped when doing tongue tests--which means a lot to me. I do use pH strips as well.

[Meridith]

You can use either one.

[CareBear]

and you can handle the soap without chemical irritation sooner. ... Hot process soap definitely benefited by using it because it cooks faster and the texture of my soap is better if I don't have to cook it to death. I don't get zapped when doing tongue tests--which means a lot to me. I do use pH strips as well.

this part makes no sense to me.

[Kitn]

I agree with carebear, that does not make sense.

[MarieJeanette]

I have used both and have never noticed any difference in my soap, whether CP or HP. I personally would save my money and go with the tech-grade.

MarieJeanette

[angella]

Thanks for everyones replies.