KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY MUSLIM STUDENT’S ASSOCIATION (KYUMSA)
SKILLING SESSION, ON 21/SEPT/2024 AT MASJID AISHA.
BY: KYUMSA EDUCATION COMMITTEE 2024-2025
ITEM.... NO.1
STEPS TO MAKE LIQUID SOAP
INGREDIENTS MATERIALS
Eco-friendly foaming agent................................................... 1 kg
Salt ........................................................................................... 1 kg Makes up to 20 liters of liquid soap
Sulphonic acid ...................................................................... ½ kg
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) ............................ ¼ kg
Urea ....................................................................................... ½ kg Plastic basin or large bucket ......................................... 1 bucket
Caustic soda.......................................................................... ½ kg Large bowl/plastic basin............................................................ 1
Water ................................................................................ 20 litres Wooden mingling stick ............................................................... 1
Gloves....................................................................................1 pair
Optional Face mask .............................................................................1 pair
Color (use vegetable dye).............................................. 1 packet Tablespoon (for measurements) ................................................ 1
Fragrance (use essential oils) ......................................... 1 bottle Jerry can .......................................................................... 20 litres
1 2 3 4
Start by putting gloves and a In a plastic basin, add 5 litres Stir thoroughly using a While stirring vigorously,
mask on.1 of water and 1 kg of salt.2 wooden mingling stick add three spoons of sodium
until the salt completely carboxymethyl cellulose
disappears. (CMC).
5 6 7 8
When the CMC has dissolved, After stirring in the caustic When urea dissolves add 1kg Stir vigorously, until bubbles
add in the 2 teaspoon spoons soda, add three spoons of of eco-friendly foaming agent. appear and foam is formed.
of caustic soda and stir urea and stir.
thoroughly.
9 10 11 12
Once foam is formed, add in ½ While stirring, add remaining Optional: add in color Optional: add 1 bottle cap full
kg of sulphonic acid and stir to 15 liters of water. (vegetable-based) of choice of essential oils such as mint
dissolve. and mix gently. for fragrance.
13 14
TIPS
1. For safety, always wear gloves and a mask to prevent the
chemicals from getting into contact with the eyes or skin.
2. Ensure to mix the soap in a safe place and away from children.
3. Store the soap in an airtight container to prevent the fragrance
from evaporating.
Allow the mixture to settle for Pack the soap in the jerry can
6 to 7 hours, until all the foam or container. Your soap is now
disappears. ready for sale or use.3
mu
