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Mafura Butter (Trichilia emetica) is rich in oleic acid (49%).
Values
Saponification value (KOH)
198
mg KOH / g of oil
Saponification value (NaOH)
0.141
g NaOH / g of oil
INS
132
Iodine value
66
How much lye for 1 kg?
For 1,000 g of Mafura Butter (Trichilia emetica) with 5% superfat:
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
134.4 g
Potassium hydroxide (pure KOH)
188.1 g
i.e. 209.0 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.
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