Hi,
I have been controlling the saponification without going above 70 °C to avoid the gel state. I have a blend that doesn't have a hard trace point. I was wondering how long I could keep it at 60-70°C to ensure almost all of the sodium hydroxide is consumed. Has anyone tried that? This has worked for me to add temperature sensitive components, but I want to make sure with some data or recommendation of how long I can leave it for most of the sodium hydroxide to react.
So far I don't wait more than 15 minutes after trace point for the temperature to drop a little and pour it into the mold.
One of my concerns is that not all the sodium hydroxide has reacted, but after 3 weeks there is no problem (zap test).
Thanks
I have been controlling the saponification without going above 70 °C to avoid the gel state. I have a blend that doesn't have a hard trace point. I was wondering how long I could keep it at 60-70°C to ensure almost all of the sodium hydroxide is consumed. Has anyone tried that? This has worked for me to add temperature sensitive components, but I want to make sure with some data or recommendation of how long I can leave it for most of the sodium hydroxide to react.
So far I don't wait more than 15 minutes after trace point for the temperature to drop a little and pour it into the mold.
One of my concerns is that not all the sodium hydroxide has reacted, but after 3 weeks there is no problem (zap test).
Thanks
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