{"product_id":"liquid-castile-soap-base","title":"Liquid Castile Soap Base","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLiquid Castile Soap Base | Soap \u0026amp; Shampoo Making | Soapmaid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSEO Meta Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLiquid Castile Soap Base for DIY soap, shampoo \u0026amp; body wash making. Pure olive oil (potassium olivate), Australian made. Shop online at Soapmaid Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSEO Focus Keywords (Australia)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eliquid castile soap base, castile soap base australia, olive oil castile soap, potassium olivate, DIY liquid soap base, soap making supplies australia, shampoo base australia, body wash base, cold process soap alternative, soap and lip balm making supplies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFormulate your own liquid hand soaps, body washes and shampoos with our Liquid Castile Soap Base — a traditional Olive Oil Castile Soap made the old-fashioned way, from just purified water and saponified olive oil (INCI: Potassium Olivate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade in Australia from imported ingredients, this base arrives as a rich, semi-opaque gel in a yellow-to-amber colour, with a naturally characteristic soap odour. With only two ingredients on the label, it's a clean, minimal-ingredient starting point for formulators who want to avoid synthetic detergents and sulfates — simply dilute with water to your preferred concentration and customise with your own fragrance, colour, thickener and actives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease note: this is a concentrated soap base for formulators, not a ready-to-use finished product. As supplied it is alkaline (pH approx. 10.2–10.5) and classified as corrosive to skin and eyes, so it must always be diluted and handled with appropriate protective equipment before it comes into contact with skin. See Product Safety below, and request the full SDS before handling or repackaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct type: Liquid castile soap base\/concentrate for DIY soap, shampoo and body wash formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINCI: Potassium Olivate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ingredient list: Purified Aqua (Water), Potassium Olivate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance: Semi-opaque gel, yellow to amber in colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdour: Characteristic (mild, natural soap scent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 10.2–10.5 (batch-tested at 10.45)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViscosity at 25°C: approx. 7,500 mPa·s (product specification range 4,000–20,000 mPa·s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolubility: Soluble in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in Australia from imported ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf life: Best-before date confirmed on each batch's Certificate of Analysis (typically around 3 years from manufacture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport classification: Not Dangerous Goods (DOT, IMDG, IATA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional two-ingredient castile soap base — just water and saponified olive oil, with no synthetic detergents or sulfates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile starting point for liquid hand soap, body wash, shampoo and other wash-off formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Australia with quality-controlled, batch-tested production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery batch is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis covering appearance, viscosity, pH and stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally derived and biodegradable, suited to clean, minimal-ingredient formulating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-soluble and easy to dilute, so you can control final concentration and cost per litre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent gel texture and colour batch to batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassified as hazardous under the GHS: corrosive to skin (Category 1A) and causes serious eye damage (Category 1); may be fatal if swallowed or if it enters the airways, and is harmful if swallowed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a concentrate — always dilute with water before the finished product touches skin; never apply the undiluted base directly to skin or eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear protective gloves, eye\/face protection and suitable clothing when handling the concentrate; avoid breathing mist or vapour and do not eat, drink or smoke while handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin contact: wash off immediately with plenty of water. Eye contact: rinse thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf swallowed: rinse mouth, do NOT induce vomiting, and contact the Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26) or seek medical attention immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children and store locked up, in the original, tightly closed container, away from incompatible materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot classified as Dangerous Goods for transport (DOT, IMDG, IATA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended for use by soap and cosmetic formulators experienced with alkaline ingredients — always patch-test the finished, diluted formulation before wider use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Certificate of Analysis available on request — please read the SDS before handling, diluting or repackaging this product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Liquid Castile Soap Base made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust two ingredients: purified water and saponified olive oil (INCI: Potassium Olivate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this soap ready to use straight from the bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It's a concentrated base for soap and cosmetic formulators. Dilute it with water and add your own fragrance, colour and thickeners before it's used as a finished wash-off product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe to handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs supplied, it's alkaline and classified as corrosive to skin and eyes, so gloves and eye protection are recommended when handling the concentrate. Always dilute before use on skin, and read the SDS for full handling guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I make with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLiquid hand soap, body wash, shampoo and other wash-off personal care formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in Australia, from imported ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn its original, tightly closed container, out of the reach of children, away from heat, direct sunlight and incompatible materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a Certificate of Analysis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — every batch is quality-control tested for appearance, viscosity, pH and stability, with a Certificate of Analysis available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soapmaid Australia Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"5L","offer_id":46517699641530,"sku":"SOAP-CASTILE-5L","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/8278\/1114\/files\/castile_olive_oil_soap_base.heic?v=1788749444","url":"https:\/\/www.soapmaid.com\/products\/liquid-castile-soap-base","provider":"Soapmaid Australia Pty Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}