• Soap Chemistry

    Saponification Value of Citric Acid

    The saponification value is an important parameter for soap making as it indicates how much Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) or Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) is needed for a full saponification. When you also want to add Citric Acid to your soap, you also need to add more Sodium Hydroxide. But how much more? Let’s take a closer look at Citric Acid to…