Crafter's Choice™ Basic Clear MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray

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Posted By: Rick   |   December 06, 2021

"I was curious if the Sodium Laureth Sulfate used in this base was actually SLSa and not the Sodium Laureth Sulfate that can cause skin irritations. Thanks again for all your help. :)"

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Staff Answer The ingredient label is correct, we do not use sodium lauryl sulfoacetate in our formula.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 06, 2021

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Posted By: Robin   |   July 15, 2021

"Is this glycerin soap? What do I tell my customers? "

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Staff Answer Yes, this is glycerin soap. You will need to label your final products with the ingredients since it is considered to be a cosmetic by the FDA.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 16, 2021

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Posted By: Nae   |   March 03, 2021

"Can i melt this down and use as a liquid body wash and it stay liquid? "

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Staff Answer This base will not stay liquid as it is a solid at room temperature.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 04, 2021

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Posted By: Nutsa   |   May 01, 2020

"Hi! I love my own soap making process and now I want to try to make a perfect soap bar for styling eyebrows. My question is: Is this base better over the second clear base with creamy lather for making my own soap to soapbrush my eyebrows?"

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Staff Answer We are not sure which is the second base you are referring to. We would recommend using the Premium or Basic soap bases for the best lather.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 01, 2020

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Posted By: PILAR MAGDALENA   |   February 10, 2020

"This product is solid or liquid? -Basic Clear MP Soap Base - 2 lb Trays"

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Staff Answer MP soaps come in a solid form. They can be melted to a liquid form, then color and fragrance is added. This is poured into a mold and the liquid hardens into a bar of soap.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 10, 2020

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Posted By: Yvette   |   May 30, 2019

"Do you sell liquid Castille soap?"

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Staff Answer No, we do not sell liquid castile soap.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 31, 2019

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Posted By: Jennifer   |   April 19, 2019

"Is this base low sweat? "

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Staff Answer We would consider this a low sweat soap base. If in a humid climate or if the soap has been overheated, you may experience some slight sweating.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 22, 2019

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Posted By: VIRGINIA   |   September 21, 2018

"I would like to know if the propylene glycol used in soap bases is of vegetable origin. I had a customer ask that question and I didn't have an answer."

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Staff Answer The propylene glycol is petroleum based.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 21, 2018

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Posted By: Shannon   |   September 13, 2018

"I am looking into making soap to sell. I have been reading FDA regulations and I’m a little confused. So my question is that if your melt n pours meet the FDA definition of soap then it’s not a cosmetic then it does not need a ingredient label and I’m only asking because there is a grey area when soap has a detergent in the ingredients. So what I would like to know is your melt n pours with detergents considered a soap or cosmetic?"

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Staff Answer Our regular melt and pour soaps that contain detergents are considered a cosmetic and should have ingredients listed. Our Detergent Free bases can be considered "soap" and do not need ingredient labeling.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 14, 2018

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Posted By: Heather   |   November 18, 2015

"Is the basic mp clear soap base after cooled, more clear than the detergent free mp clear soap base?"

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Staff Answer Hi Heather - Yes, the Basic MP Clear Soap Base has more clarity than the Detergent Free MP Clear Soap Base. If clarity is important to you, you might prefer Crafter's Choice® Signature Crystal Clear Soap Base, which has the most clarity of all our soap bases.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 18, 2015

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Posted By: Imani   |   June 21, 2015

"Can you whip any of your M&P bases into a "frosting" for soap cupcake, and bath bomb cupcakes? "

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Staff Answer You can whip any of our soap bases however, they will not produce a frosting like texture that will stand alone. You will be able to achieve a frothy texture which can be poured into a mold and layered. You will need to work fast as this method will cause the soap to set up quickly.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 29, 2015

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Posted By: shannon   |   June 11, 2015

"Is there a way to whip this to make a soapy scrub?"

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Staff Answer Try this recipe for Our Best Ever Sugar Scrub: http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/education/recipes/our-best-ever-sugar-scrub-vanilla.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 11, 2015

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Posted By: Karen   |   April 06, 2015

"Can I melt in foam bath whip to this soap to make soap bars? I need more suds."

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Staff Answer It is possible that adding foaming bath whip to our melt and pour base will help produce a more sudsy bar however, we have not tested this theory. By adding this product you may be changing the quality of the bar and still not achieve the results you are after. We would recommend using Lathonal Powder to increase the lather without compromising the integrity of the soap base. As always, test your recipe in small batches to ensure your desired results.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 07, 2015

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Posted By: Corinne   |   February 16, 2015

"Can you add pure essential oils to this soap?"

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Staff Answer Recommended Crafter's Choice Aroma Additives: Skin Safe Essential Oil - Maximum 1%

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 17, 2015

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Posted By: Heather   |   February 08, 2014

"How do you get items to suspend in this base?"

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Staff Answer For suspending items in soap, we recommend Crafters Choice™ Signature Suspend Clear MP Soap Base. Using the Basic MP Soap Base your items will likely sink to the bottom of the soap and not suspend throughout.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 10, 2014

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I've heard that you can add the item to the regular melted soap and stir for a while until the temperature gets to 115-125 and the item will start to suspend.

Posted By: Wendy    |   Date: August 10, 2014

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Posted By: Lori   |   June 30, 2014

"Do you have to wrap MP soap in plastic etc., or can boxes be used? I know it will shrink if not in plastic but how much? I am tossing around my packaging options. Thanks for any input on this!"

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Staff Answer All MP soap needs to be fully wrapped in plastic wrap, shrink wrap or a cello bag. If you do not wrap your soap in an air tight wrap, it will likely develop glycerin dew.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 01, 2014

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Boxes can be used but they should be wrapped in plastic first. I know a lot of people do like the look of the soap in a box.

Posted By: Wendy    |   Date: August 10, 2014

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Posted By: Home   |   July 19, 2014

"If I order 24 pounds or more of this, will it come packaged in 2 pound trays, or will it be one large block of soap?"

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Staff Answer It will come in one large 24lb block of soap.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 22, 2014

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Staff Answer It will come as (12) 2 lb trays. The big blocks of soap are labeled and sold as 24 lb big block.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 22, 2014

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Posted By: Alaina   |   January 05, 2013

"What will happen if I pour this in my mold at a higher temperature?"

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Staff Answer Your soap may turn amber and be more likely to form white spots called soap bloom.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 29, 2013

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It is possible you will damage your mold depending on what it is made out of

Posted By: Constance Larie   |   Date: September 22, 2013

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It could damage both the end result of the soap and the mold. I would not recommend pouring it at higher temps.

Posted By: Jamie   |   Date: October 05, 2013

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depending on the mold you use it could melt it. It can damage the chemical make up of the soap and depending on which fragrance you use reduce the quality of the fragrance (check the flash point) I highly reccomend NOT pouring at a higher temp!

Posted By: Heather   |   Date: October 10, 2013

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Posted By: Quinn   |   July 17, 2013

"Can Basic Clear soap be used instead of suspension soap?"

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Yes! Last holiday season I used the Basic Clear to suspend both glitter and poppy seeds in my soaping projects. When I need to suspend an additive I add the additive to the melted soap and stir and stir until the soap starts to cool. Stop stirring and look at the soap, if the additive starts to sink then keep stirring and let soap cool a bit more. Stop again and if the additive is hovering then it's time to pour into your mold.

Posted By: Audra   |   Date: September 17, 2013

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Posted By: Ashley   |   January 29, 2013

"Your overview says the melt point is 122°, yet in the directions it says 'warm base to 140º F or until it becomes liquid' - which is it... 122° or 140°?"

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Staff Answer The 122º is the melt point and the point at which it begins to melt. It will not completely liquefy at this temperature. It is recommended to heat to 140º F.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 20, 2013

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