Darlin , you didn't offend me. Not at all!!! I'm just happy to know someone
out there knows how to help me. Really !! Eileene
On Sat, Apr 26, 2008 at 5:59 PM, <anjen1@???> wrote:
>
> No offense intended Eileene, I just thought i remembered the
> chemistry (from !ACK! 30 years ago...) and checked it using
> wikipedia. The info was so good there I thought I'd share the link.
>
> I'm pretty new in soap making as well (about 1-1/2 years) so I'm no
> expert. And as I've metioned to the list before, I've experienced
> using the wrong material first hand and can attest to the fact that
> it is critical to use 100% lye. Some cans look VERY similar to the
> real stuff but have other materials in them which can be quite
> hazardous. ALWAYS use rubber gloves
>
> Best luck to you. This list is a great place and I've learned a ton
> from all the people here.
>
> The more we share the better for all of us ('cept maybe those who are
> already experts and have to put up with my dumb questions...lol!)
>
> BTW, along with other resources, Wikipedia's entry on soap (enter
> "Soap" in their search window) has some good info worth reading. Not
> so much recipes, but background info...
>
> regards,
>
> Andrew
>
> At 09:24 AM 4/26/2008, you wrote:
> >Well,I just have gotten in the soap making area. I was told it was not as
> >caustic as lye. Thanks for the info,Andrew. Its good to have smart people
> on
> >the list!! Eileene
> >
> >On Sat, Apr 26, 2008 at 7:58 AM, <anjen1@???> wrote:
> >
> > > Not to be pedantic, but according to the Wiki, Lye is NaOH (Sodium
> > > Hydroxide), whereas Potash is Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)
> > >
> > > For more about lye, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lye It's a
> > > worthy read, especially for anyone new to soap making.
> > >
> > > best wishes,
> > >
> > > Andrew
> > >
> > > At 08:37 AM 4/26/2008, you wrote:
> > > >Ok, read this about the lye question..... I found mine at
> www.Leamans.com
> > > >but it came from www.diannassundries.com It is NOT lye. it is
> sodium
> > > >hydroxide.Use it just like lye...only supposed to be safer. Hope this
> > > >helps,Eileene
> > >
> > >
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