Saponification

[Loopy]

Hello Chemtalk family,
Can anyone help me with a tried and true saponification recipe? My boss hasn't done this for a while and being as busy as a trout swimming upstream has been unable to pass on this prac. to me for the senior chem students. I don't know how I would survive without this network!
Regards,
Lou.

[Jazz]

Hi loopy
We use this one for quick demonstration but if you want something more serious the type soap making in search engine and you will find 100 recipes.

[Loopy]

Thanks Jazz!
I knew if someone could help me it would be you!
Cheers,
Lou.

[labman]

Hi Loopy,
We have one we use every year here. It shows the procedure,and the different chemical reactions.Good for seniors. Happy to fax a copy to you if needed.
Cheers,
Lisa

[Loopy]

Hey Lisa,
I'd really love to see it, thanks!
My fax number here is 02 6922 5659 and just mark it to attemtion: Louise.
Many thanks in advance,
Lou.

[labman]

Loopy,
Have just sent the prac off to you.
Cheers,
Lisa

[Loopy]

Many thanks Lisa. Your information has been received with gratitude!
Lou P.

[smiley]

We have recently begun replacing lard with copha, in an attempt at cross-cultural sensitivity. Muslim kids can be "contaminated" by contacting pig fat, and Hindu kids have issues with suet, so copha is an acceptable alternative.

However, I still find that results vary so much that for an ideal outcome one becomes reliant on whether the moon is in the 4th quandrant of Venus etc etc!

Cheers, K