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why is lauric acid such a popular fatty acid for detergent and hand soaps

Baby kay , Saturday, 14th of August 2010 05:13:50 AM

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hy is lauric acid such a popular fatty acid for detergent and hand soaps 
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Studley Dooright , Sunday, 15th of August 2010 05:17:01 AM

lauric acid is the main acid found in coconut and palm kernel  
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oils. These are known as they 'lathering' oils. The higher percentage of  
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these oils used, will create a larger quantity and bigger bubbles. Lauric  
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acid can be drying when found in very high percentages. Most soap makers  
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will try to balance that with oils higher in linoleic acids (ie more  
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conditioning oils)  
 
 
 
 
 
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Caseydoll , Monday, 16th of August 2010 07:02:00 PM

It is cheap and non-toxic.  
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