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Limits for adding Citric acid in bar soap
I just started using 1% ppo citric acid to reduce the likelihood of soap scum and rancidity. Of course, since 10g citric acid neutralizes 6g of NaOH, I counteract this addition of citric acid with an excess of NaOH. My impression is that many soapers use 1 to 2% citric acid for bars as a...- Garden Gives Me Joy
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- chelation citric acid prevent dos rancidity soap scum
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Preferred Chelating Agents
When it comes to using chelating agents, what are your preferences? I know some use EDTA others Sodium Citrate. Are there others you prefer to use? Also, why do you prefer one over the other? I have been using Citric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide to make my own Sodium Citrate.- Sacto
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- chelating chelation chelator citric acid edta hard water sodium citrate tetrasodium etidronate
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