saponification value

Noun

Meaning

saponification value (plural saponification values)

Synonym of Koettstorfer value

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

A cold-process soapmaker first looks up the saponification value for each unique fat on an oil specification sheet. Source: Internet

Most soap makers formulate their recipes with a 2–5% deficit of lye, to account for the unknown deviation of saponification value between their oil batch and laboratory averages. Source: Internet

Oil specification sheets contain laboratory test results for each fat, including the precise saponification value of the fat. Source: Internet

The saponification value is lower (3–5) for European beeswax, and higher (8–9) for Oriental types. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

saponification saponification number saponification reaction saponified saponifier saponify