Tampons Without Titanium Dioxide-When To Add Titanium Dioxide To Soapat Trace

Titanium dioxide is commonly used in soap making as a whitening agent or to give soap a pure white color. It’s important to add it at the right stage to ensure it disperses evenly and doesn’t clump or settle. Here’s when you should add titanium dioxide to your soap batter:

**At Trace:**

– **Light Trace:** Some soap makers prefer to add titanium dioxide when the soap batter has reached a light trace. This is when the batter is just beginning to thicken and drizzles off the spoon slowly, leaving a slight trail or a “trace” before settling back into the mixture. Adding it at this stage allows for good dispersion without the risk of the pigment settling to the bottom of the mold.

– **Medium Trace:** Others wait until the batter reaches a medium trace, where the soap is thick enough to hold its shape but still pourable. This can help ensure that the titanium dioxide is fully integrated into the soap without the risk of it separating.

**Tips for Adding Titanium Dioxide:**

– **Mix Thoroughly:** Once you add the titanium dioxide, mix it thoroughly into the soap batter. Use a stick blender to ensure it’s evenly dispersed.

– **Use a Mesh Sieve:** To avoid clumps, you can first pass the titanium dioxide through a fine mesh sieve before adding it to the soap batter.

– **Test Batch:** If you’re unsure about the process, try it with a small test batch first to see how the titanium dioxide integrates at different stages of trace.

Remember that adding titanium dioxide at too thick of a trace can result in a less even distribution and might require more blending, which could potentially accelerate saponification and heat the soap more than desired.

Always follow the specific instructions provided by your soap making recipe or the supplier of your titanium dioxide, as they may vary slightly.