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The active ingredients of soap are usually triclosan or triclocarban which are anti-bacterial.
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∙ 9y agoThe active ingredient in Lye soap is potassium carbonate. Another name for this ingredient is potash. This ingredient can also be man made.
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What is used to make soap?
Typically, soap is not acidic. It is slightly alkaline Lye or sodium laureth sulfate is the typical active ingredient in soap
What is purpose of lye in soap?
lye is an alkaline ingredient in soap making that transforms oils into soap
What acid is used to make soap?
Typically, soap is not acidic. It is slightly alkaline Lye or sodium laureth sulfate is the typical active ingredient in soap
What is a three letter word that is an ingredient in soap?
lye
What is the Active ingredient in lye?
The active ingredient in modern lye is sodium hydroxide. Potassium hydroxide used to be the active ingredient used in making lye.
What is a soap ingredient starting with L and is 3 letters?
lye
What are the ingredients in lye soap?
Lye soap is a classic product that is rarely used currently for commercial use. The most common ingredient in this soap is sodium hydroxide. Other products vary by the manufacturer, but typically include fragrances and fats like lard.
What is lye 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.
How do you make lye soap?
mix lye, water, and fat in large pot. heat and stir. you will get soap.
Is lye soap safe to use?
Yes, lye soap is safe to use in fact that is what I use every day. When I was a child, my father used to make lye soap which we all used regularly. Except that it didn't have perfume, it was no different from 'store bought' soap. In previous centuries, many people made and used lye soap.
Does dove soap have lye in it?
Yes. Usually listed as sodium talloate, sodium palmitate, etc.
What is a galvanic soap?
Lye soap made in Milwaukee Ei
