angella Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Which sodium hydroxide should you use in cp soapmaking technical or food grade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 technical grade is perfect. Plus you get more for the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evergreen Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 You can use either one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I agree with carebear, that does not make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieJeanette Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angella Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 Thanks for everyones replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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