About
Sal Butter is rich in stearic acid (44%). Rich in saturated fatty acids, it adds hardness and a creamy lather to the soap.
Values
Saponification value (KOH)
185
mg KOH / g of oil
Saponification value (NaOH)
0.132
g NaOH / g of oil
INS
146
Iodine value
39
How much lye for 1 kg?
For 1,000 g of Sal Butter with 5% superfat:
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
125.5 g
Potassium hydroxide (pure KOH)
175.8 g
i.e. 195.3 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.