Soap Qualities
Hardness
15
Conditioning
83
Bubbly
0
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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Sesame Seed Oil in Soap Making
Balanced oil with a nutty profile and good conditioning contribution. Review SAP, usage guidance, fatty acids, and related oils before you finalize the recipe in the calculator.
Category
Specialty Oils
How makers usually group this ingredient.
NaOH SAP
0.135
Used to calculate lye amount.
Typical Use
Commonly 5-20%
Treat this as a starting range, not a hard rule.
NaOH SAP
0.135
INS
81
Iodine
110
Typical usage
Commonly 5-20%
Fatty Acid Profile
lauric
0%
myristic
0%
palmitic
9.5%
stearic
5%
ricinoleic
0%
oleic
39.5%
linoleic
43%
linolenic
0%
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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.