can you use potassium chloride instead of hydroxide in cream/liquid soaps?
potassium chloride?
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Although I am not a scientist, (so you probably need to wait for one) I am going to say probably not. KCl is a salt rather than alkaline. So there would not be enough alkalinity to break the oils into fatty acids for saponification.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_chloride
It would be wonderful if you could, though. Stuff is super cheap compared to KOH. But it is super hygroscopic, so storage without absorbing moisture would be a nightmare where I live.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_chloride
It would be wonderful if you could, though. Stuff is super cheap compared to KOH. But it is super hygroscopic, so storage without absorbing moisture would be a nightmare where I live.
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I agree with Susie, it probably won't work as they're 2 different potassium beasts. But let's wait for DeeAnna and her super-hero cape to come along and answer definitively, lol.
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We really need a batman-style beam to shine up into the sky when there is a science question for her.
That's perfect!!!!! :clap::clap::clap:
I figured that would be the response but I had to ask. Has anyone ever found KoH in a local store? I need a small amount and I don't want to pay shipping.
Not me. Our local chemical supply store(there is only one) acts like I am making bombs or something when I walk in their door asking about KOH.
Same here. I had to quickly reassure them I wasn't running a secret meth lab. Still got the stink eye from the manager though. He also couldn't tell me if there was anywhere nearby I could find it. Sorry Obsidian. I'm really not being very helpful on this topic, lol.
