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Palm Oil Scap

Palm oil is seldom used alone as a saponaceous fat, but is employed in conjunction with other fats, and with resin; this latter being usually saponified separately and mixed afterwards. (See No. 540.) The directions for making tallow soap apply equally well to palm oil. The following are among the best mixtures and proportions of palm oil for soaps: 30 pounds palm oil, 20 pounds tallow, and 2 pounds resin. 30 pounds palm oil, 50 pounds tallow, and 20 pounds resin. 90 pounds palm oil and 10 pounds cocoanut oil. 15 pounds palm oil, 55 pounds lard, 5 pounds cocoanut oil, and 5 pounds clarified resin. then pour off the clear lye for use.

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