石鹼素地

00:48 Jun 30, 2013
Japanese to English translations [PRO]
Science - Science (general) / soap making
Japanese term or phrase: 石鹼素地
Put on a label for a special type of herb soap. I am not familar with how soap is made, but my guess is that this kanji is some type of "soap base" which in most cases would be animal fat. Does anyone know for sure?
David Christian (X)
Japan
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Summary of answers provided
3surface acting agent/ soap material/ soap material for saponification
bata9japan
2soap base material / neat soap
David Patrick


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soap base material / neat soap


Explanation:
If it's on a list of soap ingredients I would go with "soap base/base material/neat soap'". Could you provide more context? Wha tother ingredients are listed?

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27 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
surface acting agent/ soap material/ soap material for saponification


Explanation:
"石鹸素地" is made of fat acid and sodium hydroxide. And putting "石鹸素地" and water together lead to make soap, "石鹸".
The process for making soap is called "saponification"
In japan, "石鹸素地" is 界面活性剤(surface acting agent) medically.


    Reference: http://chemistry.about.com/library/weekly/blsapon.htm
bata9japan
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