saponified
Turned into soap
Saponified describes fats or oils that have been chemically converted into soap through a reaction with an alkali such as lye.
This process, called saponification, breaks down the fat molecules and produces soap along with glycerin as a byproduct.
The term appears most often in contexts involving soap-making, cosmetics, and chemistry.
The label listed saponified olive oil as the main ingredient.
Hydroxide cleaning solution
- sodium hydroxideCorrosive alkaline compound
- potassium hydroxideCorrosive alkaline KOH compound
- alkaliAcid-neutralizing ionic compound
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
fatty acids · glycerol · triglycerides · ester · base · caustic · reaction · pH
Soapmaking without added heat
- traceMinute remnant or pursue
- cureTreatment that heals
- oilsViscous lipid liquids
- tallowRendered animal fat
lard · coconut oil · olive oil · palm oil · batch · handmade · artisan · unmolding
Chemical cleaning agent
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- cleaning agentSubstance that removes dirt
manufacturing · commercial · biodegradable · rendering · industrial chemistry · production · bulk · lubricant
lye
Hydroxide cleaning solution
- sodium hydroxideCorrosive alkaline compound
- potassium hydroxideCorrosive alkaline KOH compound
- alkaliAcid-neutralizing ionic compound
hydrolysis · fatty acids · glycerol · triglycerides · ester · base · caustic · reaction · pH · neutralization
cold process
Soapmaking without added heat
tallow · lard · coconut oil · olive oil · palm oil · batch · handmade · artisan · unmolding · loaf
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
cleaning agent · manufacturing · commercial · biodegradable · rendering · industrial chemistry · production · bulk · lubricant · textile processing