Hi Glenda, good experiment, but I've read some not so positive things about Tetrasodium EDTA. I don't think anyone can claim their soap is "all natural" if they use it either. While we all would love to do away with having to clean the tub and sink more often after natural soaps, to me it's worth it because of the "natural" aspect. It's each persons call and what their preferences are.
Sharon Donelow yes, you are right, I read about that after, so I included and mentioned a more environmentally friendly alternative in the description/blog. And a natural alternative is citric acid. It did wonders when I was cleaning the bathroom the other day, and I have also tested it in soap, though it requires a lye adjustment and not as effective, but it helped.
EDTA is synthesized from ethylenediamine, formaldehyde and sodium cyanide. ..i thzink itsz non biodegradable.well thanks for ur experiment on testing Edta......
yes, the more environmentally friendly option is GLDA, but I have not found that in smaller quantities. The usage rate is 0.50% of the total batch weight though
I've never heard of it. Do you think it helped enough to warrant using it in all your soap? It was a good experiment. How would you know unless you try?
Hi Renee, it has helped and it is actually more noticeable in the shower with the strong colored soaps, It also makes it easier for the soaps to lather, but next time I will get a more environmentally friendly option, which I mention in the blog. In the soapmakingforum.com there are several threads about it, if you want to read more about it. Have a great week!
Hi Glenda, good experiment, but I've read some not so positive things about Tetrasodium EDTA. I don't think anyone can claim their soap is "all natural" if they use it either. While we all would love to do away with having to clean the tub and sink more often after natural soaps, to me it's worth it because of the "natural" aspect. It's each persons call and what their preferences are.
Sharon Donelow yes, you are right, I read about that after, so I included and mentioned a more environmentally friendly alternative in the description/blog. And a natural alternative is citric acid. It did wonders when I was cleaning the bathroom the other day, and I have also tested it in soap, though it requires a lye adjustment and not as effective, but it helped.
@@SoapsbyGlenda I think citric acid will disbalance the pH level of soap
@@maishair Anytime citric acid is added t o soap, extra lye needs to be added as well to compensate. Most lye calculators can do the math for you
Do you add EDTA to the lye before the oils?
No, I add it to the mix of oils and water (after adding the lye to the oils) reason being is that it could precipitate in the lye concentration alone
EDTA is synthesized from ethylenediamine, formaldehyde and sodium cyanide. ..i thzink itsz non biodegradable.well thanks for ur experiment on testing Edta......
yes, the more environmentally friendly option is GLDA, but I have not found that in smaller quantities. The usage rate is 0.50% of the total batch weight though
Very interesting. I, as Renee, have never heard of EDTA. Thank you for showing us your experiment.
Hi Lauren, glad you found it interesting, have a great week!
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I've never heard of it. Do you think it helped enough to warrant using it in all your soap? It was a good experiment. How would you know unless you try?
Hi Renee, it has helped and it is actually more noticeable in the shower with the strong colored soaps, It also makes it easier for the soaps to lather, but next time I will get a more environmentally friendly option, which I mention in the blog. In the soapmakingforum.com there are several threads about it, if you want to read more about it. Have a great week!