Fels Naptha soap ?

[Vic1963]

What is in Fels Naptha soap, that is different than soap we would make ?

I have never bought any.....just saw it was used for laundry.

What would be a good handmade soap, that would compare to that ?

I am thinking of making some laundry detergent. But I sure don't want to buy soap when I have so many oils and lye here.

 

[Saltysteele]

from wikipedia, so take as you will

While sometimes also sold next to personal-care body soaps it should not be used as an overall body soap or regular laundry additive since it contains Stoddard solvent, a skin and eye irritant.

According to the "Chronic Health Effects" section of the National Institutes of Health's MSDS for Fels Naptha:

Chronic toxicity testing has not been conducted on this product. However, the following effects have been reported on one of the product's components. Stoddard solvent: Repeated or prolonged exposure to high concentrations has resulted in upper respiratory tract irritation, central and peripheral nervous system effects, and possibly hematopoetic, liver and kidney effects.

Stoddard solvent is another name for mineral spirits, which are, like petroleum distillates, a mixture of multiple chemicals made from petroleum. Exposure to Stoddard solvent in the air can affect your nervous system and cause dizziness, headaches, or a prolonged reaction time. It can also cause eye, skin, or throat irritation[2].

 

[Vic1963]

from wikipedia, so take as you will

While sometimes also sold next to personal-care body soaps it should not be used as an overall body soap or regular laundry additive since it contains Stoddard solvent, a skin and eye irritant.

According to the "Chronic Health Effects" section of the National Institutes of Health's MSDS for Fels Naptha:

Chronic toxicity testing has not been conducted on this product. However, the following effects have been reported on one of the product's components. Stoddard solvent: Repeated or prolonged exposure to high concentrations has resulted in upper respiratory tract irritation, central and peripheral nervous system effects, and possibly hematopoetic, liver and kidney effects.

Stoddard solvent is another name for mineral spirits, which are, like petroleum distillates, a mixture of multiple chemicals made from petroleum. Exposure to Stoddard solvent in the air can affect your nervous system and cause dizziness, headaches, or a prolonged reaction time. It can also cause eye, skin, or throat irritation[2].

Alrighty then...... :roll: We will NOT be making Fels Naptha soap... LOL. Doesn't sound to inviting does it...
Thanks Salty

 

[Saltysteele]

hey, no problem

i was quite turned off by it after reading that, myself :shock:

 

[ChrissyB]

Mike in PDX did have a recipe for a laundry soap that he made that he included kerosene, as it's excellent for stain removal. I think he made stain sticks out of it.
I believe you would have to work at very low temps. But apparently it makes excellent soap, it's on my very long to do list.

 

[Bnky]

Wow...what do they use that soap for then?

 

[Guest]

It's good for rubbing out stains....I admit to having a bar in my laundry cupboard. It really does work.

 

[Pug Mom]

I buy Fels Naptha for making my laundry soap....it works great. I too have more than enough bars of soap hanging around, but sometimes there is just no substitute!

 

[Dixie]

Vic, I'm glad you asked this question. I thought it was just soap like any other on the grocery shelf.

Saltysteel thanks for the answer. Wow! I think I will share this on my blog.