Soap Making Using Glycerin from Biodiesel

UF Biodiesel is now producing soap as part of the company program to use all by-products. We are using glycerin, lye, and water to make soap. We plan to have UF clubs and organizations use this soap as a fundraiser and then sell this in the campus bookstore. Seen here is plant manager Eric Layton and his assistant technicians.

Eric Layton can be reached at Eric@bestsolarbuy.com

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[suirvale]

hi,.,.yeh i go to kenya a lot and anted to start some simple projects for the less well off, bu this is too complex for underdeveloped farms areas,..thans mike

[nuclearboy2003]

@suirvale Ok, let me know if you have any questions. Basic soap formulas take lye, water, and a base like vegetable oil to make.

[suirvale]

i need help to start project liek this in kenya,any ideas appreciated,.,.

[nuclearboy2003]

@suirvale What exactly are you trying to do? I can try to help.

[starshock01]

you made this from biodiesel? i really dont think methanol in any form is good for a person...

[nuclearboy2003]

@starshock01 No methanol. It was distilled out of the glycerin mixture. I actually reused the methanol in the next batch of biodiesel that I made.

[suirvale]

i forwarded to kenya,.,its far too complex,..

i am sure there must be simple methods,.,.

i will try and get them to make honey products,..

[suirvale]

NAW I BETTER NOW ITIS FAR TOO COMPLEX FOR AFRICA,.

[budupayang]

@nuclearboy2003 hi..ur vdeo really help me a lot.but what is the purpose of adding NaOH solution into the glycerin?does the naOh act as catalyst?Before this, naOH had been added during glycerin formation?