About
Bear Tallow is rich in oleic acid (70%). Rich in oleic acid, it adds mildness; on its own it makes a gentle soap that takes a long time to harden.
Values
Saponification value (KOH)
194.6
mg KOH / g of oil
Saponification value (NaOH)
0.139
g NaOH / g of oil
INS
100
Iodine value
92
How much lye for 1 kg?
For 1,000 g of Bear Tallow with 5% superfat:
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
132.1 g
Potassium hydroxide (pure KOH)
184.9 g
i.e. 205.4 g of 90% pure KOH
These amounts apply to a soap made with this oil only. For a blend of oils, use the calculator.
Fatty acid profile
Soap qualities (oil used alone)
Values for a soap made with 100% of this oil, compared with the recommended range for a complete recipe.
Oils with a similar profile
Fats whose fatty acid composition is closest to this one: useful to find a substitute.