Preparation of Soap

Posted on October 20 2011 by Admin


Hypothesis:  Prepare by boiling a mixture of coconut oil and Sodium Hydroxide

Aim:  Prepare sample of Soap using oil and Hydroxide Solution
Apparatus: Bunsen Burner, Tripod Stand, retort stand with clamp, wire gauze, two beakers, filter funnel, glass rod, spatula

Method
Heat up the cooking Oil. Make sure the cooking oil is at 100 Celsius. Then add Sodium Hydroxide into the solution and stir. The solution will start to be sticky. Eventually continue to stir (Use an electric blender to stir it). Mix some fragrance and colouring and continue to stir. Once the soap reaches trace you can pour it into a designated cup.

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