Extraction of Oil from Local Seeds (palm Kernel Seed, Castor Seed, Oil Bean Seed) for the Production of Soap

Student: Chikaosolu Janefrances Adinu (Project, 2025)
Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra State

Abstract

The production of soap is aimed at producing a cleansing agent which is capable of removing stains or dirt in man and his environment so as to reduce the population size of pathogenic microorganisms. Soaps are salts of fatty acid. It is obtained by treating oils and fats with a strong alkaline solution. This brings about a chemical reaction called saponification, which is the mixture of alkali with fats to form crude soap. A mixture of the strong alkali solution (caustic soda) and water was poured into a bowl containing oil and stirred continuously until saponification occurred in the mixture. Then, other necessary ingredients were added to the mixture and was stirred to ensure thorough mixing of the solution. The mixture was poured into a mold and was allowed to cool and solidify. It was removed from the mold after solidification and was cut in bars. The product served the specific function of cleansing as it can be used domestically, industrially and otherwise to proffer hygiene, good health and long lasting of the object.

Keywords
extraction local seeds kernel castor production saponification solution soap alkaline
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