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What type of alkali does soap have?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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11y ago

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Basically soaps are made by saponification of triglycerides, that is oils.

In the process sodium or potassium salts of the fatty acid tail of oil, form, which have alkaline nature, being salts of strong base and

weak acids

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Yes, you need alkalis (NaOH or KOH) in order to saponify a substance. However, if you know what you are doing and use the right amount and no more it will all dissipate in the curing process.

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The alkali most commonly used today is sodium hydroxide. Potassium hydroxide can also be used.

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Sodium hydroxcide

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