Lye Calculator (Advanced)
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Added Oils
  Ricinus Oil (Castor Oil)
  Coconut Oil, Virgin
  Karite Butter (Shea)
  Almond Oil, Sweet
  Argan Oil
  Beeswax, White & Yellow
  Grapeseed Oil
  Neem Oil
Total weight: 270 Gram(s) Â Â
Custom Ingredients
Additives, etc
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Needed Ingredients
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| Ingredient | Gram(s) G | Ounce(s) Oz | Pounds(s) Lb | Oil % Oil % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricinus Oil (Castor Oil) | 25 | 0.88 | 0.06 | 9.26% |
| Coconut Oil, Virgin | 75 | 2.65 | 0.17 | 27.78% |
| Karite Butter (Shea) | 25 | 0.88 | 0.06 | 9.26% |
| Almond Oil, Sweet | 25 | 0.88 | 0.06 | 9.26% |
| Argan Oil | 25 | 0.88 | 0.06 | 9.26% |
| Beeswax, White & Yellow | 20 | 0.71 | 0.04 | 7.41% |
| Grapeseed Oil | 50 | 1.76 | 0.11 | 18.52% |
| Neem Oil | 25 | 0.88 | 0.06 | 9.26% |
| Ingredient | Gram(s) G | Ounce(s) Oz | Pounds(s) Lb | Batch % Batch % |
| Lye - NaOH 100% Purity (5% Superfat) | 36.45 | 1.29 | 0.08 | 8.91% |
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Batch Water (At 38 % of Oil Weight)
| 102.60 | 3.62 | 0.23 | 25.08% |
| Total Oils | 270 | 9.52 | 0.60 | 66.01% |
| Soap Weight (Pre-Cook) | 409.05 | 14.43 | 0.90 | 100% |
Recommended Additive Amounts
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For Advanced Soapmakers
| Sodium Lactate (60%)
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| Recommended Essential/Fragrance Oil | 11.81 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Ascorbic Acid
| 2.70 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Extra Lye to Neutralize Ascorbic Acid for A.A. | NaOH: 0.55 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Lactic Acid
| 2.03 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Extra Lye to Neutralize Lactic Acid for L.A. | NaOH: 1.20 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Tetrasodium EDTA
| 2.05 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Sodium Citrate
| 3.51 - 10.53 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Potassium Citrate
| 4.32 - 12.96 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Rosemary Oleoresin (ROE)
| 1.08 - 1.35 Gram(s) | ||||||
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Citric Acid Powder (anhydrous) |
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Extra Lye to Neutralize Citric Acid Powder for C.A. |
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