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What was the job of a chandler in colonial times?
The duties of a chandler were making candles. They were peasants.. by yo yo $#@!
Why did people need soap in colonial times?
soap was produced by boiling wood ash lye and fats together
Is it hazardous to make soap at home?
It can be a bit dangerous depending on the type of soap that you are making. One of the common ingredients is lye, which is caustic and reacts with other items. Glycerin soap is safer.
Why is salt used in the extraction solution?
This has been done since Colonial times in America: It hardens the soap somewhat, so it doesn't get "mushy" in the soap dish.
Why was soapmaking dangerous?
Soap is made with lye, which is caustic soda and a basic material in soap making. Soapmaking can become more dangerous if you are not careful. Lye is not combustible when dry but when it comes in contact with water it can ignite and can start a fire.
Does soap use bacteria when making?
No soap does not use bacteria in its making. One of the objectives of soap using is to get rid of bacteria.
What is the role of dolomite in soap making process?
it is primarily used as a filler in soap making
Why is soap dangerous when it is first made?
cause it is
What did colonial people use soap for?
Some people made home-made lye soap, but soap was also available in the stores if you could afford it.
The products of soap-making is soap and?
In the Soap making process there is a number of oils mostly vegetable and Animal based, that is used in the soap making process, that would include Palm Kernel Oil, Almond Oil, Olive Oil etc.
Is swallowing dish soap dangerous?
Yes, it can be caustic.
What is purpose of lye in soap?
lye is an alkaline ingredient in soap making that transforms oils into soap
