Preparation of Soap from Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) and Potash
Keywords:
Soap, palm kernel, potash
Abstract
The soap was prepared from Palm Kernel oil with Potassium hydroxide and other additives using cold method. The staining property, solubility property, lather formation and cleaning action of the sample Soap were accessed. The pH-values of the sample Soap were obtained, ranging from 9.06-9.08. The soap prepared with additives mentioned and a pH Value does not irritate the skin and has good lather forming characteristics.
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7. www.techsoapcratter.com”small scale preparation of soap” 8-03-2008.
8. www.woltonfeed.com “Soap Making General Instructions 7-08-2008.
Published
2021-11-23
How to Cite
Jimoh, I., & Jimoh, A. (2021). Preparation of Soap from Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) and Potash. Central Asian Journal of Theoretical and Applied Science, 2(11), 139-144. Retrieved from https://cajotas.centralasianstudies.org/index.php/CAJOTAS/article/view/284
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