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  Usage Rate - Sodium Lactate

  Posted by David08848 on July 9, 2016 at 10:21 pm

  I’ve been looking at numerous sources for recommended usage rate for Sodium Lactate (60%) and have found from 1 or 2 percent to 10!  What would be the best resource to find the answer?

  David08848 replied 7 years, 9 months ago 3 Members · 3 Replies

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  Microformulation

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  July 9, 2016 at 10:59 pm

  I have always found 2-3% to be sufficient.

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  mikethair

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  July 10, 2016 at 2:39 am

  We have just done some test moulds of a cold process soap with a high percentage of olive oil using Sodium Lactate (60%)  at 1%, 2.5% and 4%. We will have an initial idea of the results in about 30 days after curing.  Based on the trace data and initial appearance of the bars as they went into the curing room, the 2.5% may be the way to go, but will wait for the results from our testers after curing before making a decision.

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  David08848

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  July 12, 2016 at 12:34 am

  Thanks for your input.  I have tried it twice in a shaving soap but am unsure of the results and will have to experiment a bit more to see what will work best for me.

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