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mella

Post subject: Flashpoints

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:02 am

Joined: Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:48 pm
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I understand that flashpoint effects shipping process.

What does flashpoint mean to soaping.

If the flashpoint of a FO or EO is 107 degrees then you can't soap it in a soap slurry that has a temp of 140 degrees?

If the flashpoint of a fragrance, or EO is 199 degrees then it is safe to include in any soap slurry whose temp is lower than 199?

Thank you for any and all clarifications! :oops:

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Flashpoints

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:56 am

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Flash points aren't quite as critical for soap, but for candles. With that said, I find that fragrances with a lower flashpoint loose some of the top notes in hot processing as they evaporate. You can use an FO with a low flaspoint in soap, but not all the fragrance notes will come through. They tend to work better in cold process soaps that are not gelled.

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