Soap Qualities
Hardness
6
Conditioning
91
Bubbly
0
Creamy
6
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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Canola Oil in Soap Making
High oleic oil; conditioning and budget-friendly. 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
0.123
Used to calculate lye amount.
Typical Use
Commonly 5-20%
Treat this as a starting range, not a hard rule.
NaOH SAP
0.123
INS
56
Iodine
110
Typical usage
Commonly 5-20%
Fatty Acid Profile
lauric
0%
myristic
0%
palmitic
2.5%
stearic
2%
ricinoleic
0%
oleic
46.5%
linoleic
18%
linolenic
9%
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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.