I master batched a 50% solution a couple of weeks ago. I used approximately 20 oz each NaOH and distilled water. After it completely dissolved and cooled down, I poured it into an empty vinegar bottle with screw on lid. I've been using it fir my soaping and noticed some particulate matter in the solution. Before I use the solution, I made sure the lid is on tightly and give it a few good shakes. I was pretty careful when I weighed by water and NaOH, I definitely double checked the weights before I combined them, and I stirred until completely dissolved. The only thing I can think of is that either I didn't completely rinse the soap out of the vinegar bottle after I washed it or I used one that I didn't actually wash, just rinsed out "well" with copious amounts if water. (I have a bunch of them saved. I don't remember if they're washed or just rinsed and I didn't consider it when I made the solution.)
So, has that ever happened to anyone? I've made two batches with it when it dawned on me, "this might be an issue." Should I discard the solution? The interesting thing is both batches failed to reach a medium trace after SBing for 10 minutes. However, it was "cold" when I soaped. It was only 77 degrees with a 70% humidity and all of the oils and solution were at room temperature. I've never soaped that cold. It's always been at least 85 degrees at room temperature or the oils & lye solution were hot.
This is the recipe I used. It's a master batch I made at the same time and a slow mover to boot (because I made the wrong one). (There are three mistakes I've made here. Using a master batch recipe that I'm not 100% sure of. Using a master batched solution for the first time. Experimenting with EO anchors. I'm living dangerously.)
So, has that ever happened to anyone? I've made two batches with it when it dawned on me, "this might be an issue." Should I discard the solution? The interesting thing is both batches failed to reach a medium trace after SBing for 10 minutes. However, it was "cold" when I soaped. It was only 77 degrees with a 70% humidity and all of the oils and solution were at room temperature. I've never soaped that cold. It's always been at least 85 degrees at room temperature or the oils & lye solution were hot.
This is the recipe I used. It's a master batch I made at the same time and a slow mover to boot (because I made the wrong one). (There are three mistakes I've made here. Using a master batch recipe that I'm not 100% sure of. Using a master batched solution for the first time. Experimenting with EO anchors. I'm living dangerously.)