Question:
If the soap has high alkali content it irritates the skin. How can the amount of excess alkali be determined? What can be the source of excess alkali?
Solution:
Excess of alkali can be found out using acid-base titration.
The alkali that is formed during the hydrolyses of oil during soap preparation may be a cause of excess alkali in the soap.
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