True Soap Melt & Pour Soap Base - Transparent (5 lb Tub)

Why Makers Like It

• Made with true soap. The cleansing comes from saponified vegetable fatty acids (sodium stearate and sodium laurate), not synthetic sulfate detergents — so it's sulfate-free (no SLS/SLES).
• Contains glycerin and sorbitol, humectants that help the finished bar feel less stripping.
• Vegetable-derived base; no animal-derived ingredients listed.
• Melts smoothly, re-pours cleanly, and takes fragrance and colorant well.
• Semi-translucent finish — ideal for transparent bars, embeds, and layered designs.

About Our Packaging

• Easy to handle 5 lb size—no wrestling with large, heavy soap blocks
• Portion only what you need and save the rest for future projects
• Durable PP5 polypropylene tub with a secure-fitting lid
• Reusable container is perfect for storing craft supplies, ingredients, molds, and tools
• Case is 4 tubs per box

Good to Know

• pH: 8.5–10.5
• Melt point: 122–140°F
• Accepts up to 3% additives
• Natural origin content (ISO 16128-1:2016): 81.5%
• Naturally semi-translucent with a soft amber tint; may show slight cloudiness — normal for a true-soap base and doesn't affect performance
• Unscented base — you control the scent and color

INCI

• Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laurate, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Made in Greece

Directions

• Prep – Remove lid, pull the container sides to loosen, and invert to release the block; warm the sides with a hair dryer if needed. Cut into 1" pieces.
• Melt & Customize – Melt pieces in a heat-safe container in 15–30 sec bursts, stirring until liquid; don't overheat. Melted soap is hot—avoid splashing. Mix in fragrance or essential oils up to 0.5 oz (1 Tbsp) per pound of soap, staying within IFRA skin-safe limits. Add cosmetic-grade colorant as desired and stir occasionally, as mica and pigments can settle.
• Pour & Mold – Pour into molds and spritz with rubbing alcohol to clear surface bubbles and bond layers. Cool 1–4 hours until fully hardened before unmolding. Don't refrigerate or freeze—this causes sweating.
• Labeling – If selling and using 3% fragrance, copy the ingredient list below and add "Fragrance" just before Sodium Laurate. List any colorant last.
• Troubleshooting – Bubbles or uneven texture? Re-melt slightly hotter, stir well, and re-pour (don't add more fragrance). Lather should be white—colored lather means too much colorant, which can stain. A dusty film can develop from overheating, it is cosmetic and safe to use.

WARNING: For external, adult use only. Intended for knowledgeable makers practicing Good Manufacturing Practices. Use only as directed. Melted soap is hot and may cause burns. Soap may be slippery—use caution when cutting. Handle carefully when heating and pouring. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Cover when not in use.

Disclaimer:

• This soap base is a raw cosmetic material for use in finished products by knowledgeable adults practicing Good Manufacturing Practices and appropriate safety protocols.
• For external use only. Intended for making soap and cleansing products.
• Melt with care. The base reaches high temperatures when melted and can cause burns. Heat gently in short intervals and never leave unattended.
• This base is mildly alkaline (pH approx. 8.5–10.5). Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
• After you incorporate fragrance and additives, a patch test is recommended before regular use. Discontinue use if irritation, redness, or rash develops, as individual sensitivities vary.
• Add fragrance, colorant, and other ingredients only at recommended safe usage levels in a properly formulated finished product.
• Not for ingestion or use in vaping or smoking products.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Variations in color and clarity may occur due to ingredient composition, batch, and aging. This will not affect performance.
• You are responsible for the safety, testing, labeling, and regulatory compliance of any finished product you make and sell using this base.

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