What is meant by filler for soap in soap industry.what is function of filler?

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What is meant by filler for soap in soap industry.what is function of filler?

2007-09-17 02:54:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Filler in soap will give the soap consistency, aroma, and lubricating potential (and color)

They commonly use:

wax : bees wax
cocoa butter
some sort of fragrance oil
some sort of dye

ref: http://www.soapmakersupplies.com/soapmaking/SoapRecipes_Home.html#ColdProcess

2007-09-17 03:07:05 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The filler, generally clay or an inert ceramic serves as the supporting structure on which the soap is adsorbed.

2007-09-17 10:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋