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The fatty acid profile of this fat is not available: only the SAP value, INS and iodine values are given.
Values
Saponification value (KOH)
44
mg KOH / g of oil
Saponification value (NaOH)
0.031
g NaOH / g of oil
INS
12
Iodine value
32
How much lye for 1 kg?
For 1,000 g of Candelilla Wax with 5% superfat:
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
29.9 g
Potassium hydroxide (pure KOH)
41.8 g
i.e. 46.4 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
No fatty acid profile is available for this fat.
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.