amonia smell?

bdmama · Jan 20, 2009

Is this normal? I made my first batch of CP soap last week and I tested a small piece and I get a faint smell of ammonia.

ETA: I did NOT use any GM in my soap, just Olive, Canola & Coconut oils, cranberry FO and oatmeal

jcandleattic · Jan 20, 2009

hmmm. I don't know what it could be unless the FO just needs more cure time? Hopefully others will chime in soon.

Lindy · Jan 20, 2009

Give it time - that scent will dissipate over time. Remember you really do need to let them sit for at least 4 weeks.... I don't think you really need to worry about it as long as it is passing the zap test....

Deda · Jan 20, 2009

When did you make the soap? Your post said 'last week'.

I had some cheap FOs several years ago, little tiny 1 oz bottles. I soaped them in small batches and the ammonia smell was el-yucko. It faded after a few days but never went away.

I guess what I'm saying that if the smell hasn't faded with 5 or 6 days it probably won't.

Lindy · Jan 20, 2009

My first batch of unscented Castille took about 2 weeks for the scent to go away.....

MikeInPdx · Jan 20, 2009

I had that happen with a batch of soap.....it went away after cure, but until then, it had this horrible permanent wave solution smell to it. Lovely soap now.

I agree with the others and say give it time!