Gel Phase Temperature?

[BerkshireEsscentials]

Can someone tell me what temperature your soap much reach in order to go through the gel phase?

I made two batches of CP soap this morning (room temperature @ 65 degrees F) and just checked on them and they are at 111 degrees right now. They don't appear to be gelling, but I can't see the middle of the soap without cutting it.... I prefer NOT to gel.

Can someone tell me what temperature soap gels at?

I did not insulate them nor did I put them in the freezer/refrigerator. (Usually when I try to avoid gel, I put them in the freezer or refrigerator!) Since the room temperature was so low, I assumed it would be "safe" to leave them out, but now I'm thinking I might have to force a gel to keep it consistent. I don't want a partial gel....

THANKS!

 

[IrishLass]

Can someone tell me what temperature soap gels at?

It all depends on the water content of your soap formula. This PDF by Dr. Kevin Dunn will answer your question in detail. After reading the first page, keep scrolling down past all the other stuff to page 8 to continue on with the article. Page 9 especially will help to answer your question:

http://www.soapguild.org/members/resources/back-issues/Journal-2009-2.pdf


IrishLass