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Saponification Chart

Our saponification values have been gathered primarily from our suppliers and product documentation. In some cases, we have relied upon outside sources. Certain SAP values will differ from those listed in other sources because SAP values can fall within a range of values acceptable for an oil/butter/lipid. The actual value will change depending on the origin of the lipid and what the weather conditions were for that particular plant material and processing techniques. In most cases we used an average of the range so that your soap will not come out lye heavy in the event that the actual SAP value was on the lower end of the range.

These numbers are actual SAP values expressed in the number of mg of KOH required to saponify 1 g of oil/fat. When reading a certificate of analysis of an oil/fat, the SAP Value will be listed in this way.

Most soapers prefer to convert these numbers when making soap to be able to calculate their lye easily. You will see these converted values listed as decimal values. They are derived from the actual SAP value and are not true SAP values.

Dividing the SAP value by 1000 gives us a ratio of KOH to Oil in the same units (mg), and therefore becomes the ratio of KOH needed for any unit, as long as you use the same units to measure your KOH and Oils. Example: An oil with an average SAP value of 190 will require 190/1000 = 0.190 g of KOH per g of oil, or 0.190 ounces of KOH per ounce of oil, or 0.190 pounds of KOH per pound of oil.

Dividing the SAP value by 1402.50 or multiplying the KOH ratio by 40/56.1 (the ratio of the molecular weights of NaOH/KOH), gives us the amount of NaOH required for any unit, as long as you use the same units to measure your NaOH and Oils. Example: An oil with an average SAP value of 190 will require 190/1402.50 = 0.135 g of NaOH per 1 g of oil, 0.135 ounces NaOH per ounce of oil, or 0.135 pounds of NaOH per pound of oil.


Summary:
To convert actual SAP Values into converted values ready to work with in any unit:

  • Solid Soap (NaOH): Divide the average SAP Value by 1402.50
  • Liquid Soap (KOH): Divide the average SAP Value by 1000


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Please let us know if you have any questions or would like us to add any SAP values.

Lipids SAP NAOH (oz.) KOH (oz.) INCI Name
Acai Oil, Organic 175 - 195 0.132 0.185 Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Oil
Almond Oil, Sweet 180 - 195 0.134 0.188 Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Aloe Vera Butter 220 - 260 0.171 0.24 Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Amla Oil 150 - 350 0.178 0.25 Emblica Officinalis (Amla) Fruit Extract and Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
Apple Seed Oil 185 - 200 0.138 0.193 Pyrus Malus Apple Seed Oil
Apricot Kernel Oil 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Apricot Kernel Oil, Organic 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Argan Oil, Virgin Organic 180 - 200 0.135 0.19 Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
Avocado Oil 187 - 197 0.137 0.192 Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Avocado Oil, Organic 185 - 200 0.138 0.193 Persea gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Avocado Oil, Refined 185 - 230 0.148 0.208 Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Avocado Oil, Virgin 177 - 198 0.134 0.188 Persea gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Babassu Oil 245 - 256 0.179 0.251 Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil
Baobab Oil 180 - 200 0.135 0.19 Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil
Baobab Oil, Unrefined 140 - 205 0.123 0.173 Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil
Baobab Seed Oil, Organic 140 - 205 0.123 0.173 Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil
Bayberry Wax 188 - 225 0.148 0.207 Myrica Cerifera Bayberry Fruit Wax
Beef Tallow 196 0.14 0.196  
Black Cumin Seed Oil, Organic 185 - 205 0.139 0.195 Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil
Black Currant Seed Oil 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant) Seed Oil
Borage Oil 175 - 196 0.133 0.186 Borago officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil
Borage Oil, Organic, Refined, 20% GLA 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil
Borage Oil, Organic, Virgin, 20% GLA 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil
Borage Oil, Refined, 20% GLA 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil
Borage Oil, Refined, 22% GLA 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil
Borage Oil, Virgin, 20% GLA 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil
Brazil Nut Oil, Organic 186 - 196 0.136 0.191 Bertholletia Excelsa (Brazil) Nut Oil
Brazil Nut, Deodorized 180 - 210 0.139 0.195 Bertholletia Excelsa (Brazil) Nut Oil
Buriti Oil 185 - 240 0.152 0.213 Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil
Calabash Oil 170 - 180 0.125 0.175 Lagenaria Sphaerica (Calabash) Seed Oil
Camelina Oil, Organic 182 0.13 0.182 Camelina Sativa (Camelina) Seed Oil
Candelilla Wax Pellets 43 - 65 0.039 0.054 Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
Canola Oil 173 0.123 0.173  
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride MCT 325 - 345 0.239 0.335 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Caprylic Capric Triglycerides MCT Oil 325 - 345 0.239 0.335 Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides
Caprylic Capric Triglycerides MCT Oil, Organic 310 - 360 0.239 0.335 Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Carnauba Wax Flakes 78 - 95 0.062 0.087 Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
Castor Oil, Black 176 - 186 0.129 0.181 Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Castor Oil, Black, Light 176 - 186 0.129 0.181 Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Castor Oil, Jamaican Black 177 - 185 0.129 0.181 Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Castor Oil, Organic 176 - 185 0.129 0.181 Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Cherry Kernel Oil 180 - 200 0.135 0.19 Prunus Avium (Cherry) Kernel Oil
Chia Seed Oil, Virgin, Organic 180 - 200 0.135 0.19 Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil (and) Tocopherol
Coconut Oil, Organic 250 - 265 0.184 0.258 Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Coconut Oil, RBD 250 - 264 0.183 0.257 Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Coconut Oil, Virgin, Organic 248 - 268 0.184 0.258 Cocos Nucifera (Virgin Coconut) Oil
Corn Oil 190 0.135 0.19  
Cottonseed Oil 192 0.137 0.192  
Cucumber Seed Oil, Virgin 180 - 190 0.132 0.185 Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Oil
Cupuacu Butter, Refined 210 - 235 0.159 0.223 Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter
Cupuacu Butter, Ultra Refined 210 - 235 0.159 0.223 Theobroma grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Butter
Deer Tallow 195 0.139 0.195  
Evening Primrose Oil Refined 9% GLA 180 - 195 0.134 0.188 Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
Flax Seed Oil 186 - 196 0.136 0.191 Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
Flax Seed Oil, Organic 186 - 196 0.136 0.191 Linum Usitatissimum (Flax) Seed Oil
Fractionated Coconut Oil 335 - 360 0.248 0.348 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Goat Tallow 195 0.139 0.195  
Grape Seed Oil 180 - 200 0.135 0.19 Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Grape Seed Oil, Organic 185 - 200 0.138 0.193 Vitis vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Grape Seed Oil, Riesling 185 - 200 0.138 0.193 Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Hazelnut Oil 187 - 195 0.136 0.191 Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil
Hemp Seed Oil 190 - 195 0.138 0.193 Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil
Hemp Seed Oil Refined 188 - 194 0.136 0.191 Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil
Hemp Seed Oil, Virgin 188 - 194 0.136 0.191 Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil
Hibiscus Oil, Organic 188 - 200 0.138 0.194 Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Hibiscus) Seed Oil
High Linoleic Safflower Oil 180 - 195 0.134 0.188 Carthamus tinctorus (Safflower) Oil
Jojoba Oil, Golden, Organic 86 - 96 0.065 0.091 Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Jojoba Oil, Natural 85 - 98 0.066 0.092 Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Jojoba, Organic, Clear 90 - 95 0.066 0.093 Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Kalahari Melon Seed Oil, Organic 180 - 196 0.134 0.188 Citrullus Lanatus (Kalahari Melon) Seed Oil
Karanja Oil, Organic 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Pongamia Glabra (Karanja) Seed Oil
Kukui Nut Oil 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Aleurites Moluccana (Kukui) Nut Oil
Lard 193 0.138 0.193  
Laurel Berry Oil 198 - 206 0.144 0.202 Laurus Nobilis (Laurel) Oil
Laurel Wax 210 - 240 0.16 0.225 Myrica Pubescens Fruit Wax
Lecithin Liquid 180 - 200 0.135 0.19 Lecithin
Macadamia Nut Oil 190 - 200 0.139 0.195 Macadamia Integrifolia (Macadamia) Nut Oil
Macadamia Nut Oil, Organic 190 - 200 0.139 0.195 Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil
Mafura Oil Cape Mahogany 190 - 210 0.143 0.2 Trichilia Emetica (Cape Mahogany) Seed Oil
Mango Butter, Refined 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
Manketti Oil, Organic 175 - 205 0.135 0.19 Schinziophyton Rautanenii (Manketti) Oil
Maracuja Oil Passionfruit, Virgin 150 - 210 0.128 0.18 Passiflora Edulis (Passionfruit) Seed Oil
Marula Oil 193 - 200 0.14 0.197 Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Kernel Oil
Meadowfoam Seed Oil 160 - 175 0.12 0.168 Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Monoi de Tahiti Oil 240 - 270 0.182 0.255 Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil (and) Gardenia Tahitensis (Tiare) Flower Extract (and) Tocopherol (and) Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Moringa Oil 185 - 205 0.139 0.195 Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Murumuru Butter 245 - 260 0.18 0.253 Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Mustard Oil 172 0.123 0.172  
Neem Oil 197 0.14 0.197 Azadirachta indica (Neem) Oil
Neem Oil, Organic 190 - 199 0.139 0.195 Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Kernel Oil
Niger-Seed Oil 189 0.135 0.189  
Nilotica Shea Butter, Organic 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Seed Butter
Olive Oil 184 - 196 0.135 0.19 Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Olive Oil, Extra Virgin, Organic 184 - 196 0.135 0.19 Olea europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Organic Evening Primrose Oil 180 - 195 0.134 0.188 Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
Organic Rose Hip Seed Oil 165 - 210 0.134 0.188 Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Seed Oil
Organic Rose Hip Seed Oil, Refined 175 - 195 0.132 0.185 Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Seed Oil
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil 255 - 265 0.185 0.26 Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Organic Virgin Hemp Seed Oil 188 - 194 0.136 0.191 Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil
Palm Oil 190 - 205 0.141 0.198 Elaeis guineensis (Palm) Oil
Palm Oil, Sustainable, Organic 195 - 205 0.143 0.2 Eleais Guineensis (Palm) Oil
Passionfruit Seed Oil, Organic 167 - 200 0.131 0.184 Passiflora Edulis (Passionfruit) Seed Oil
Peach Kernel Oil 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Oil
Peanut Oil 190 0.135 0.19  
Pequi Oil, Refined 190 - 215 0.145 0.203 Caryocar Braziliensis (Pequi) Fruit Oil
Perilla Oil 185 - 200 0.138 0.193 Perilla ocymoides (Perilla) Seed Oil
Perilla Seed Oil, Organic 185 - 200 0.138 0.193 Perilla Frutescens (Perilla) Seed Oil
Pomegranate Seed Oil 182 - 192 0.133 0.187 Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil
Pomegranate Seed Oil, Organic 185 0.132 0.185 Punica granatum linn (Pomegranate) Oil
Pomegranate Seed Oil, Organic, Virgin 182 - 192 0.133 0.187 Punica Granatum Linn (Pomegranate) Seed Oil
Pomegranate Seed Oil, Virgin 182 - 192 0.133 0.187 Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil
Poppy Seed Oil 163 0.116 0.163 Papaver Somniferum (Poppy) Seed Oil
Prickly Pear Seed Oil, Organic 169 - 174 0.123 0.172 Opuntia Ficus Indica (Prickly Pear) Seed Oil
Pumpkin Seed Oil, Organic, Virgin 188 - 198 0.138 0.193 Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil
Pumpkin Seed Oil, Refined 188 - 198 0.138 0.193 Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil
Rapeseed Oil 175 0.125 0.175  
Red Raspberry Seed Oil 188 0.134 0.188 Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry) Seed Oil
Red Raspberry Seed Oil, Organic 188 0.134 0.188 Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry) Seed Oil
Rhus Wax 180 - 220 0.143 0.2 Rhus Succedanea (Sumac) Fruit Wax
Rice Bran Oil 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
Rose Hip Seed Oil, Organic 175 - 195 0.132 0.185 Rosa Moschata (Rose Hip) Seed Oil
Rose Hip Seed Oil, Virgin 175 - 195 0.132 0.185 Rosa Moschata (Rose Hip) Seed Oil
Rosehip Oil 185 - 193 0.135 0.189 Rosa Canina / Rosa Rubiginosa (Rose Hip) Seed Oil
Rosehip Seed Oil, Organic 185 - 193 0.135 0.189 Rosa Canina / Rosa Rubiginosa (Rose Hip) Seed Oil
Sacha Inchi Oil, Organic 180 - 210 0.139 0.195 Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inchi) Seed Oil
Safflower Oil, Organic, High Oleic, Refined 186 - 198 0.137 0.192 Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Seabuckthorn Berry Total CO2 Extract 180 - 195 0.134 0.188 Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) Fruit Extract
Sesame Oil 188 - 195 0.137 0.192 Sesamum indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
Sesame Oil, Organic 188 - 198 0.138 0.193 Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
Shea Butter 170 - 190 0.128 0.18 Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit
Shea Butter, Organic Crushed & Refined 170 - 190 0.128 0.18 Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Fruit Butter
Shea Oil 170 - 195 0.13 0.183 Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Extract and Citric Acid (0.001% added for stability)
Shortening, Vegetable 190 0.135 0.19  
Soybean Oil 180 - 200 0.135 0.19 Glycine soja (Soybean) Oil
Soybean Oil, Organic 189 - 195 0.137 0.192 Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Stearic Acid, Palm-Based 208 - 213 0.15 0.211 Stearic Acid
Strawberry Seed Oil 170 - 210 0.135 0.19 Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) Seed Oil
Sunflower Oil, Refined Organic 188 - 194 0.136 0.191 Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Sweet Almond Oil, Refined 184 - 196 0.135 0.19 Prunus dulcis (Sweet Almond) Kernel Oil
Tamanu Foraha Oil 185 - 205 0.139 0.195 Calophyllum Tacamahaca (Tamanu) Seed Oil
Tomato Seed Oil 180 - 200 0.135 0.19 Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil
Ungurahui Oil, Unrefined 188 - 198 0.138 0.193 Oenocarpus Bataua (Ungurahui) Oil
Walnut Oil 189 - 197 0.138 0.193 Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Oil
Watermelon Seed Oil 188 - 195 0.137 0.192 Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil
Wheatgerm Oil 180 - 195 0.134 0.188 Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil (and) Tocopherol
Yangu Cape Chestnut Oil 185 - 200 0.138 0.193 Calodendrum Capense (Cape Chestnut) Seed Oil

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