Soap-Making Manual

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Soap-Making Manual

by Edgar George Thomssen

EN·~6 hours

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A concise, hands‑on guide walks readers through every stage of turning oils and fats into usable soap. It begins with an overview of the essential raw ingredients—fatty acids, caustic soda, and potash—explaining their roles without demanding a chemistry degree. The author emphasizes practical testing methods that small‑scale producers can perform themselves, making the material accessible to anyone running a modest plant.

The book then maps out the manufacturing flow, from saponification to glycerine recovery, and supplies ready‑to‑use formulas for a variety of soap types. Clear, illustrated diagrams show typical equipment, while straightforward analytical techniques help monitor purity and process control. By focusing on real‑world application rather than theory, the manual becomes a valuable reference for both newcomers and seasoned soap makers seeking reliable, easy‑to‑follow instructions.

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Full title

Soap-Making Manual A Practical Handbook on the Raw Materials, Their Manipulation, Analysis and Control in the Modern Soap Plant.

Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (369K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Clarke, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2010-10-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

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Edgar George Thomssen

b. 1886

Best known for practical books on soapmaking, detergents, and cosmetics, this early 20th-century technical writer turned industrial know-how into clear, usable guidance. His work speaks to readers who enjoy seeing craft, chemistry, and manufacturing meet on the page.

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