High Oleic Sunflower Oil: SAP value, INS and lye amount

About

High Oleic Sunflower Oil is rich in oleic acid (83%). 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)

189

mg KOH / g of oil

Saponification value (NaOH)

0.135

g NaOH / g of oil

INS

106

Iodine value

How much lye for 1 kg?

For 1,000 g of High Oleic Sunflower Oil with 5% superfat:

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)

128.3 g

Potassium hydroxide (pure KOH)

179.6 g

i.e. 199.5 g of 90% pure KOH

These amounts apply to a soap made with this oil only. For a blend of oils, use the calculator.

Use in the calculator

Fatty acid profile

Lauric 0 %
Myristic 0 %
Palmitic 3 %
Stearic 4 %
Oleic 83 %
Linoleic 4 %
Linolenic 1 %
Ricinoleic 0 %

Soap qualities (oil used alone)

Hardness 7 recommended: 29 to 54
Cleansing 0 recommended: 12 to 22
Conditioning 88 recommended: 44 to 69
Bubbly lather 0 recommended: 14 to 46
Creamy lather 7 recommended: 16 to 48

Values for a soap made with 100% of this oil, compared with the recommended range for a complete recipe.

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