Palm Kernel Oil has a saponification (SAP) value of 0.1761 for NaOH (bar soap) and 0.247 for KOH (liquid soap). It's typically used at 5-20% of the oils.
How much lye for Palm Kernel Oil?
Lye at 0% superfat = oil weight × SAP. Apply your superfat to reduce it (e.g. ×0.95 for 5%).
| Palm Kernel Oil | NaOH (0% SF) | NaOH (5% SF) | KOH (0% SF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 17.6 g | 16.7 g | 24.7 g |
| 250 g | 44 g | 41.8 g | 61.8 g |
| 500 g | 88.1 g | 83.6 g | 123.5 g |
What Palm Kernel Oil does in soap
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness | 74 |
| Cleansing | 64 |
| Conditioning | 17 |
| Bubbly lather | 64 |
| Creamy lather | 10 |
| Longevity | 10 |
Values are the oil's solo contribution (SoapCalc-style property model). Real bars blend several oils — build the full recipe to see the combined profile.
Fatty-acid profile
| Fatty acid | % |
|---|---|
| lauric | 48% |
| myristic | 16% |
| palmitic | 8% |
| stearic | 2% |
| oleic | 15% |
| linoleic | 2% |
Build a recipe with Palm Kernel Oil in SoapCalc — it computes the exact lye for your oils at any superfat and saves the recipe. See all soap-making oils or the SAP value chart.