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quentinjs

Post subject: Tempurature vs Curing Times

Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:20 pm

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Has anyone done any form of formal or semi formal study of how temperature affects curing times?

Modifiers would include types of carrier oils, scent, and humidity and water (H2O, milk, beer, tea).

Other then making a lot of batches of soap, and curing them at different temperatures I don't think it would be hard to do, but I am sure someone who is meticulous has already done some of this.

Cheers,
Quentin J Sarafinchan, B.Sc.
www.sarafinchan.com

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renaanne

Post subject: Re: Tempurature vs Curing Times

Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 6:22 pm

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Location: Atlanta, GA

I'm no expert but it is my understanding that curing is just the time to let the water evaporate so you have a harder, longer lasting bar. Also older bars tend to be a bit milder. I would think relative humidity would have a greater effect on curing times than temperature.
Rena

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Tempurature vs Curing Times

Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:40 pm

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quentinjs

Post subject: Re: Tempurature vs Curing Times

Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 8:00 pm

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soapbuddy

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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 8:04 pm

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plschrader

Post subject: Re: Tempurature vs Curing Times

Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:49 pm

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I think a fan running so you have air movement also helps.

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