MSDS , or Material Safety Data Sheet Material Safety Data Sheets are documents which state information such as INCI name, intended use, known problems, and safety information on ingredients. These documents may be required by OSHA if you have employees working in a soap business. They are good practice to have on hand in any event, especially in an emergency. They should be given to you free upon request by your vendor. NaOH Chemical symbol for Sodium Hydroxide, aka caustic soda.
Sodium hydroxide is used to produce hard bar soaps.
This is used in producing soft and liquid soaps. There are several methods for rebatching, such as double-boiler, oven, crock pot, oven baggie, etc. Not to be confused with rosemary essential oil or rosemary extract. Seizing can be caused by some fragrance and essential oils, but some other factors can cause seizing, such as temperatures or oils. Stick Blender A stick blender is a long, skinny hand-held blender of the type that's used to blend milk shakes, diet shakes, etc. at home.