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Hi, Nikos -- It's easier to point you to this article -- https://classicbells.com/soap/EDTA.html
From the link:
"EDTA and citrate do similar jobs, so if one does not appeal, then consider using the other. EDTA is arguably not as "crunchy" as citrate, so it is not the best choice for a "natural" soap. Both will function well to increase shelf life, but the consensus from informal discussions with other soapers is EDTA is more effective than citrate in reducing soap scum."
From the link:
"EDTA and citrate do similar jobs, so if one does not appeal, then consider using the other. EDTA is arguably not as "crunchy" as citrate, so it is not the best choice for a "natural" soap. Both will function well to increase shelf life, but the consensus from informal discussions with other soapers is EDTA is more effective than citrate in reducing soap scum."
"...I use sodium citrate just because we have a local store the sells ascorbic acid in bulk...."
Steve -- Do you mean citric acid, rather than ascorbic acid? When reacted with NaOH, the first makes sodium citrate; the second makes sodium ascorbate.
Not sure why you'd want to use both -- care to explain? I recommend using one or the other.
DeeAnna, If I use both in a batch will it extend shelf life? Just asking cos I really do not know much about chemicals. Especially in soap making. Am learning EVERYTHING from this wonderful forum
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