The active ingredients of soap are usually triclosan or triclocarban which are anti-bacterial.
Typically, soap is not acidic. It is slightly alkaline Lye or sodium laureth sulfate is the typical active ingredient in soap
The active ingredient in modern lye is sodium hydroxide. Potassium hydroxide used to be the active ingredient used in making lye.
Typically, soap is not acidic. It is slightly alkaline Lye or sodium laureth sulfate is the typical active ingredient in soap
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Lye, or sodium hydroxide, is a key ingredient in soap making as it reacts with fats/oils to create a chemical process called saponification, which converts them into soap. This process helps to ensure that the soap is effective at cleansing by breaking down dirt and oils on the skin. Lye is essential for creating solid bars of soap that are safe and suitable for use.
One basic ingredient of soap is lye, also known as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, which is needed to facilitate the saponification process that turns fats or oils into soap.
Lye Soap is made by combining Lye (Sodium hydroxide), Oils and water together at the right temperature and ratio as to begin saponification. Ordinary soap like in the supermarket is not this type of soap. They do not contain lye at all.
The active ingredient in Dawn dish soap is sodium lauryl sulfate, which is a surfactant that helps to break down grease and grime on dishes.
Dove soap is made using a combination of synthetic surfactants (cleansing agents) and other ingredients that may include sodium lauroyl isethionate, sodium tallowate, and sodium stearate. While these ingredients are made through a chemical reaction with lye (sodium hydroxide), lye itself is not typically listed as an ingredient in the final product.
No, sodium chloride (table salt) cannot be used to make soap instead of lye. Lye (sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide) is the essential ingredient needed to saponify fats and oils to make soap. Sodium chloride does not have the same chemical properties to facilitate the soap-making process.
mix lye, water, and fat in large pot. heat and stir. you will get soap.