Soap Qualities
Hardness
11
Conditioning
87
Bubbly
0
Creamy
11
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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Sunflower Oil in Soap Making
Light oil high in linoleic acid; conditioning but softer. 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
0.134
Used to calculate lye amount.
Typical Use
Commonly 5-25%
Treat this as a starting range, not a hard rule.
NaOH SAP
0.134
INS
63
Iodine
133
Typical usage
Commonly 5-25%
Fatty Acid Profile
lauric
0%
myristic
0%
palmitic
7%
stearic
4%
ricinoleic
0%
oleic
16%
linoleic
70%
linolenic
1%
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Grapeseed Oil
Commonly 5-15%
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View profileRice Bran Oil (High Oleic)
Commonly 5-25%
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.