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Lye and Naptha won't separate Options
 
santos
#1 Posted : 9/7/2010 4:47:53 PM

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Hi,

I've done the mimosa/defat/lye/naptha extraction about 5 times with much success. Yesterday, after adding the naptha, I shook the jug a lot rather than just swirling it as I usually do because I am in no hurry for the final product. My concern now is that instead of two layers, I have three. Most of the naptha is in this gooing middle layer and I'm not sure if it's ruined or if I can save the batch. Any replies would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 

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#2 Posted : 9/7/2010 5:39:11 PM

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santos wrote:
Hi,

I've done the mimosa/defat/lye/naptha extraction about 5 times with much success. Yesterday, after adding the naptha, I shook the jug a lot rather than just swirling it as I usually do because I am in no hurry for the final product. My concern now is that instead of two layers, I have three. Most of the naptha is in this gooing middle layer and I'm not sure if it's ruined or if I can save the batch. Any replies would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


Try a hot water bath or vibrations. in time it will separate.
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#3 Posted : 9/7/2010 5:59:19 PM

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You can try adding more sodium hydroxide to help get rid of an emulsion. I have heard salt works too but i have never actually done it. Let us know how u get on.
 
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#4 Posted : 9/7/2010 6:21:27 PM

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#5 Posted : 9/7/2010 6:38:18 PM

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Thank you all so much. I heated it up and added more lye. Will update tomorrow. All the best!
 
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#6 Posted : 9/7/2010 6:40:13 PM

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Dam, never mind! It just separated. Should be crystal clear by tomorrow. Thanks again for the great help.
 
 
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