Soap Qualities
Hardness
70
Conditioning
18
Bubbly
61
Creamy
9
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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Palm Kernel Oil in Soap Making
Very cleansing and bubbly. Similar to coconut oil. 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
0.156
Used to calculate lye amount.
Typical Use
Commonly 5-25%
Treat this as a starting range, not a hard rule.
NaOH SAP
0.156
INS
183
Iodine
20
Typical usage
Commonly 5-25%
Fatty Acid Profile
lauric
47%
myristic
14%
palmitic
9%
stearic
0%
ricinoleic
0%
oleic
18%
linoleic
0%
linolenic
0%
Related Oils
Coconut Oil (76 deg)
Commonly 15–30%
View profileBabassu Oil
Commonly 10-30%
View profilePalm Wax (Palm Stearin)
Commonly 5-20%
View profileTallow (Beef)
Commonly 20-60%
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Soap Calculator
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Beginner Guide
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Mold Calculator
Estimate oil weight from loaf, cavity, or water-fill molds before you formulate.
Fragrance Calculator
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