About
Jojoba Oil is rich in oleic acid (12%). Note: its fatty acid profile is incomplete (12% listed), so the calculated qualities are underestimated.
Values
Saponification value (KOH)
92
mg KOH / g of oil
Saponification value (NaOH)
0.066
g NaOH / g of oil
INS
11
Iodine value
83
How much lye for 1 kg?
For 1,000 g of Jojoba Oil with 5% superfat:
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
62.4 g
Potassium hydroxide (pure KOH)
87.4 g
i.e. 97.1 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
Incomplete profile: 12% of the fatty acids are listed.
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.