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CLOSE THIS BOOKSoap Production (CDI, 1995, 70 p.)
VIEW THE DOCUMENT(introduction...)
VIEW THE DOCUMENT1. INTRODUCTION
VIEW THE DOCUMENT2. GENERAL INFORMATION ON SOAP
VIEW THE DOCUMENT3. THE RAW MATERIALS
VIEW THE DOCUMENT4. THE MANUFACTURE OF SOAP
VIEW THE DOCUMENT5. THE TREATMENT OF OILS AND FATS
VIEW THE DOCUMENT6. SAPONIFICATION: COLD PROCESS
VIEW THE DOCUMENT7. SAPONIFICATION: SEMI-BOILED PROCESS
VIEW THE DOCUMENT8. SAPONIFICATION: FULL BOILED PROCESS
VIEW THE DOCUMENT9. SAPONIFICATION: CONTINUOUS PROCESS
VIEW THE DOCUMENT10. THE COOLING AND DRYING OF SOAP
VIEW THE DOCUMENT11. FINISHING SOAP
VIEW THE DOCUMENT12. PRODUCTION OPTIONS
VIEW THE DOCUMENT13. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
VIEW THE DOCUMENT14. CDI EXPERIENCE IN SOAP FACTORY PROJECTS
VIEW THE DOCUMENT15. IMPLEMENTING A SOAP FACTORY PROJECT
VIEW THE DOCUMENT16. EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS
VIEW THE DOCUMENT17. TURNKEY SUPPLIERS AND ENGINEERING OFFICES
VIEW THE DOCUMENT18. THE SOAP MAKERS
VIEW THE DOCUMENT19. DEVELOPING A SOAP FACTORY PROJECT
VIEW THE DOCUMENT20. CHECKLIST: RAW MATERIALS
VIEW THE DOCUMENT21. CHECKLIST: THE SOAP MARKET
VIEW THE DOCUMENT22. CHECKLIST: DATA FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY
ANNEXES
VIEW THE DOCUMENT23. SERVICES OFFERED BY THE CDI
VIEW THE DOCUMENTOTHER TITLES
VIEW THE DOCUMENTBACK COVER

4. THE MANUFACTURE OF SOAP

The manufacture of soap involves 4 stages:


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The design of the production line and its production capacity must be based on clearly defined commercial objectives which can be identified only from a detailed analysis of the market potential, actual demand, and consumer attitudes. A household soap, for instance, does not require the same degree of finishing as a toilet soap, or a public toilet soap as much finishing as a high-grade soap. Similarly, certain manufacturing stages can be simplified or even left out. Since such factors place a needless strain on the cost of manufacturing soap, it is vital to study them in order to make an appropriate choice in terms of technology and production capacity.

The use of higher-quality oils and fats often means that the processing stage can be avoided.

Manufacturing processes are usually classified as follows. A brief description is given below of each stage and manufacturing process.


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