Soap Bases We have been producing soap bases since 1943, when we launched our family business with all-vegetable washing powders based on natural soybean and cottonseed oil. Soap bases are produced by heating natural oils and reacting them with alkalis under heat. For instance, if we start with coconut oil and react it with sodium or potassium alkalis, we produce sodium cocoate or potassium cocoate, which would be the two main ingredients in bar soap and liquid soap, respectively. At Vanguard Soap, we sell soap bases to other manufacturers, and we use them for internal production of soaps. (Internal production of bases gives us a cost advantage over companies that package soaps but do not actually produce the bases.) We use the original kettle process for soap-making. This allows us to customize bases for our customers using unique blends of oils and additives in order to achieve specific foaming, cleansing, and moisturizing characteristics. For instance, we could produce a custom base using olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, and kokum butter. We have also designed a unique line of bases with all-natural preservatives, as well as bases produced with sustainable oils and certified organic oils. Vanguard features a full line of organic soap, all-natural soap, and traditional soap bases for use in manufacturing bar soaps. We have also designed a unique line of bases with all-natural preservatives, as well as bases produced with sustainable oils and certified organic oils. Additionally, we produce low-glycerin bases and bases with increased glycerin for added emolliency. We are also happy to work with you to formulate custom products to meet your specific requirements. TALLOW/COCO BASES The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has developed quality standards that are applicable to any business. One such standard is commonly known in the industry as ISO 9001. Provides evidence of our company’s commitment to quality Over 100 countries worldwide have committed to and recognize ISO 9001 It encourages and promotes continuous improvement in all areas of our company, not just manufacturing or engineering An emphasis is placed on the customer/supplier relationship, both internal and external VEGETABLE BASES The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The FDA is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of a variety of products and devices. Vanguard Soap has been registered with the FDA to manufacture Over-The-Counter (OTC) products. The registration confirms that Vanguard is compliant with the Good Manufacturing Practices and labeling requirements needed for OTC claims. If you are marketing personal care products in the following categories, you need to work with an FDA registered manufacturer like Vanguard Soap: Anti-acne Anti-bacterial Anti-itch Moisturizing LIQUID BASES Vanguard Soap is approved by Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO) to manufacture organic liquid soap and bar soap. OTCO is a certifying body that ensures US National Organic Program (NOP) compliance. There are three key areas in production that are required in order to receive organic certification: Traceability of raw materials to ensure that they are from approved organic sources Segregation of materials throughout the manufacturing process to ensure that there is no cross-contamination Strict quality standards to ensure compliance with NOP guidelines and the ability to provide detailed documentation on the quality control process Stock Products TALLOW/COCO BASES VEGETABLE BASES LIQUID BASES Ready to take the next step? GET STARTED Let’s make soap together. GET STARTED HOMEABOUT VANGUARDOUR PRODUCTSCAREERSCONTACTFOR SUPPLIERSEMPLOYMENT IN MEMPHIS, TN Copyright 2019 Vanguard Soap. Website by Good & Gold.