Soap Qualities
Hardness
85
Conditioning
12
Bubbly
70
Creamy
15
These numbers show what this oil tends to contribute when blended into a full recipe. They are most useful when compared with other oils, not used alone as pass/fail values.
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Babassu Oil in Soap Making
Firm, bubbly oil similar to coconut oil but often preferred for a slightly creamier feel. Review SAP, usage guidance, fatty acids, and related oils before you finalize the recipe in the calculator.
Category
Base Oils
How makers usually group this ingredient.
NaOH SAP
0.176
Used to calculate lye amount.
Typical Use
Commonly 10-30%
Treat this as a starting range, not a hard rule.
NaOH SAP
0.176
INS
230
Iodine
15
Typical usage
Commonly 10-30%
Fatty Acid Profile
lauric
50%
myristic
20%
palmitic
11%
stearic
4%
ricinoleic
0%
oleic
10%
linoleic
2%
linolenic
0%
Related Oils
Coconut Oil (76 deg)
Commonly 15–30%
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Commonly 5-25%
View profilePalm Wax (Palm Stearin)
Commonly 5-20%
View profileTallow (Beef)
Commonly 20-60%
View profileNext Steps
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Soap Calculator
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Beginner Guide
Review the core soap workflow, terminology, and safety notes in plain language.
Mold Calculator
Estimate oil weight from loaf, cavity, or water-fill molds before you formulate.
Fragrance Calculator
Set fragrance or essential oil rates from total oil weight and push them back to the recipe.