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ELSURFACTM – SON78

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Soap Noodles 65% TFM is the saponified base for finished soap bars, supplied as small extruded noodles/pellets with a typical Total Fatty Matter (TFM) of 65–78%. It functions as a soap base, cleansing…

CAS Number

61790-79-2

HS Code

34.01.20.00

INCI Name

Soap Noodles

Molecular Formula

C₃H₈O₃

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Soap Noodles

ELSURFACTM – SON78

Soap Noodles 65% TFM is the saponified base for finished soap bars, supplied as small extruded noodles/pellets with a typical Total Fatty Matter (TFM) of 65–78%. It functions as a soap base, cleansing base, bar-forming base across personal care, soap manufacturing,…

CAS Number

61790-79-2

INCI Name

Soap Noodles

HS Code

34.01.20.00

Molecular Formula

C₃H₈O₃

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Product Specification

AppearanceWhite to creamy-white granular or pellet-like pieces
OdorOdorless or very mild
Molecular Weight (G/Mol)222.31
Density Or Specific Gravity1.01 g/cm3
Density1.01 g/cm3

Physical Properties

PropertySpecification
AppearanceWhite to creamy-white granular or pellet-like pieces
OdorOdorless or very mild
Molecular Weight (G/Mol)222.31
Density Or Specific Gravity1.01 g/cm3
Density1.01 g/cm3

Chemical Properties

PropertySpecification
IncompatibilitiesStrong oxidizing agents; avoid exposure to ultraviolet light and sunlight to prevent quality loss
Hazardous ReactionsNone under normal use
Water SolubilitySoluble

Thermal Properties

PropertySpecification
Melting Point152°C~156°C
Boiling Point201 (decomposes)
Thermal StabilityStable under normal storage; avoid extreme heat and freezing

Processing Methods & Reference Formulations

A. Bath bar

Melt soap noodles gently at controlled temperatures to avoid scorching and ensure smooth consistency. Incorporate additives and fragrances during the cooling phase to preserve their integrity and achieve uniform distribution.

Key IngredientsIndicative Dosage (% w/w)
Soap Noodles70-90%
Water2-5%
Glycerin1-3%
Fatty Acids (e.g., Stearic Acid)3-8%
Titanium Dioxide1-2%
Fragrance0.2-1%
Colorants0.01-0.2%
Additives (e.g., moisturizers, preservatives)0.5-2%

B. Detergent bars

Melt soap noodles slowly at moderate temperatures to maintain integrity and prevent discoloration. Mix thoroughly with other detergent ingredients during the molten phase for even distribution before molding.

Key IngredientsIndicative Dosage (% w/w)
Soap Noodles40-60%
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate15-25%
Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP)10-15%
Sodium Carbonate5-10%
Water5-10%
Sodium Silicate1-3%
Fragrance0.5-1%
Colorants<0.5%

C. Laundry soaps

Melt soap noodles uniformly with gentle agitation to prevent burning and ensure a smooth base. Blend in builders and additives during the molten stage for consistent texture and enhanced cleaning performance.

Key IngredientsIndicative Dosage (% w/w)
Soap Noodles60-80%
Sodium Silicate10-15%
Fillers (e.g., Talc, Kaolin)5-10%
Sodium Carbonate3-5%
Water2-5%
Fragrance0.2-0.5%
Colorants- 0.2%

D. Body Wash

Blend with mild surfactants and conditioning agents to improve skin feel and maintain product stability.

Key IngredientsIndicative Dosage (% w/w)
Water (Aqua)60-70%
Soap Noodles5-10%
Sodium Laureth Sulfate8-12%
Cocamidopropyl Betaine4-6%
Glycerin3-5%
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate1-2%
Preservative0.5-1%
Fragrance0.2 - 0.5%

Dosing Guidelines

A. Dosing by Application

ProductsAuthorized dosage %
Laundry Soap Bars60-98%
Shampoo Bars50-90%

About Soap Noodles

Soap noodles are the pre-saponified base from which finished soap bars are made. Manufactured by saponifying vegetable oils typically a blend of palm and palm-kernel oil they are supplied as small extruded noodles that soap finishers mill, mix with fragrance, colour and additives, then plod and stamp into bars. They are classified by their Total Fatty Matter (TFM) and by the oil blend ratio. The most common commercial grade is a 78% TFM 80:20 (palm:palm-kernel) noodle, though 65% TFM economy grades and specialty blends are also traded. Higher TFM means a harder, longer-lasting, higher-quality bar; the palm-kernel fraction governs lather and solubility. Industrial buyers sourcing Soap Noodles 65% TFM in bulk also track soap noodles pricing closely, since it feeds directly into their downstream costs which is why working with an established soap noodles supplier and distributor like Elchemy matters.


Soap Noodles Suppliers, Manufacturers & Distributors

Elchemy is a trusted soap noodles supplier, manufacturer partner and distributor, serving soap finishers and personal-care brands across the USA, UK, UAE and 40+ countries. Every soap noodle manufacturer in our network is pre-audited for quality and consistency, so you get reliable 80:20 and 90:10 noodles at a competitive price, with a Certificate of Analysis on every batch and samples before you commit.


Grades Available

  • 80:20, 78% TFM - the flagship all-round toilet-soap grade, 80 parts palm to 20 parts palm-kernel oil
  • 90:10 - a harder, more economical bar with slightly less lather
  • 70:30 - higher palm-kernel fraction for boosted foam and solubility
  • 65% TFM economy grade - for cost-sensitive laundry and multipurpose bars
  • Vegetable and RSPO-credentialed - for brands with sustainable-sourcing commitments
  • Transparent base - for glycerine and specialty clear bars


Soap Noodles Price: Bulk Pricing & Price per Ton

Looking for the soap noodles price for a bulk order? Because the price of soap noodles tracks palm and palm-kernel oil markets, Elchemy quotes live rather than publishing a fixed rate.


Buyers benchmark the soap noodles price per kg for trial lots and the price per ton for contracts. Share your grade, volume and destination on the quote form and our team returns a detailed offer within 24–48 hours.


Soap Noodles Manufacturing Process

Soap noodles are produced by saponifying a blend of vegetable oils - typically palm and palm-kernel oil - with caustic soda (sodium hydroxide). The neat soap is vacuum-dried to the target Total Fatty Matter, then extruded and cut into uniform noodles.


The oil ratio, for example 80:20, sets hardness and lather, while the TFM sets bar quality. Soap finishers then mill the noodles with fragrance, colour and additives and stamp them into finished bars.


Buy Soap Noodles in Bulk - Packaging & Logistics

Soap noodles ship in 25 kg PP/PE bags and 1 MT jumbo bags (FIBC), palletised for container loads. A 20' container holds roughly 20–25 MT.


For US-bound orders, domestic stock supports faster fulfilment. Material from other origin countries typically transits 24–28 days to the US East Coast, on FOB, CIF or DDP terms. Store in a cool, dry, shaded place away from direct sunlight and strong oxidisers.


Why Choose Elchemy as a Trusted Soap Noodles Supplier

  • Multiple grades from one partner - 80:20, 90:10, economy 65% TFM, vegetable/RSPO and transparent-base noodles
  • Full documentation - COA, TDS and SDS with every order; Halal, Kosher, RSPO and non-GMO declarations on request
  • Samples in 24–48 hours - qualify grade and quality before any bulk order
  • Tailored grades - custom oil blends and TFM via custom manufacturing
  • Excellent Cleansing: Strong dirt and oil removal efficiency with competitive soap noodles price
  • High Foaming: Rich lather formation suitable for multiple applications
  • Easy Processing: Ideal for large-scale soap manufacturing with stable soap noodles price per kg
  • Customizable: Suitable for various formulations including herbal and medicated soaps
  • Cost Effective: Bulk production supported by optimized soap noodles price per ton

About Soap Noodles

Soap noodles are the pre-saponified base from which finished soap bars are made. Manufactured by saponifying vegetable oils typically a blend of palm and palm-kernel oil they are supplied as small extruded noodles that soap finishers mill, mix with fragrance, colour and additives, then plod and stamp into bars. They are classified by their Total Fatty Matter (TFM) and by the oil blend ratio. The most common commercial grade is a 78% TFM 80:20 (palm:palm-kernel) noodle, though 65% TFM economy grades and specialty blends are also traded. Higher TFM means a harder, longer-lasting, higher-quality bar; the palm-kernel fraction governs lather and solubility. Industrial buyers sourcing Soap Noodles 65% TFM in bulk also track soap noodles pricing closely, since it feeds directly into their downstream costs which is why working with an established soap noodles supplier and distributor like Elchemy matters.


Soap Noodles Suppliers, Manufacturers & Distributors

Elchemy is a trusted soap noodles supplier, manufacturer partner and distributor, serving soap finishers and personal-care brands across the USA, UK, UAE and 40+ countries. Every soap noodle manufacturer in our network is pre-audited for quality and consistency, so you get reliable 80:20 and 90:10 noodles at a competitive price, with a Certificate of Analysis on every batch and samples before you commit.


Grades Available

  • 80:20, 78% TFM - the flagship all-round toilet-soap grade, 80 parts palm to 20 parts palm-kernel oil
  • 90:10 - a harder, more economical bar with slightly less lather
  • 70:30 - higher palm-kernel fraction for boosted foam and solubility
  • 65% TFM economy grade - for cost-sensitive laundry and multipurpose bars
  • Vegetable and RSPO-credentialed - for brands with sustainable-sourcing commitments
  • Transparent base - for glycerine and specialty clear bars


Soap Noodles Price: Bulk Pricing & Price per Ton

Looking for the soap noodles price for a bulk order? Because the price of soap noodles tracks palm and palm-kernel oil markets, Elchemy quotes live rather than publishing a fixed rate.


Buyers benchmark the soap noodles price per kg for trial lots and the price per ton for contracts. Share your grade, volume and destination on the quote form and our team returns a detailed offer within 24–48 hours.


Soap Noodles Manufacturing Process

Soap noodles are produced by saponifying a blend of vegetable oils - typically palm and palm-kernel oil - with caustic soda (sodium hydroxide). The neat soap is vacuum-dried to the target Total Fatty Matter, then extruded and cut into uniform noodles.


The oil ratio, for example 80:20, sets hardness and lather, while the TFM sets bar quality. Soap finishers then mill the noodles with fragrance, colour and additives and stamp them into finished bars.


Buy Soap Noodles in Bulk - Packaging & Logistics

Soap noodles ship in 25 kg PP/PE bags and 1 MT jumbo bags (FIBC), palletised for container loads. A 20' container holds roughly 20–25 MT.


For US-bound orders, domestic stock supports faster fulfilment. Material from other origin countries typically transits 24–28 days to the US East Coast, on FOB, CIF or DDP terms. Store in a cool, dry, shaded place away from direct sunlight and strong oxidisers.


Why Choose Elchemy as a Trusted Soap Noodles Supplier

  • Multiple grades from one partner - 80:20, 90:10, economy 65% TFM, vegetable/RSPO and transparent-base noodles
  • Full documentation - COA, TDS and SDS with every order; Halal, Kosher, RSPO and non-GMO declarations on request
  • Samples in 24–48 hours - qualify grade and quality before any bulk order
  • Tailored grades - custom oil blends and TFM via custom manufacturing
  • Excellent Cleansing: Strong dirt and oil removal efficiency with competitive soap noodles price
  • High Foaming: Rich lather formation suitable for multiple applications
  • Easy Processing: Ideal for large-scale soap manufacturing with stable soap noodles price per kg
  • Customizable: Suitable for various formulations including herbal and medicated soaps
  • Cost Effective: Bulk production supported by optimized soap noodles price per ton

Regulatory Compliance

RegionMax Allowed LevelNotesCertification Body
China-No statutory maximum-
India-No BIS-specific limit. Finished products must comply with BIS standards.-
Republic of Korea-No statutory maximum-
United States-No explicit legal maximum. Soap noodles are widely used as raw material for bar soaps. Finished soaps must comply with FDA regulations (if cosmetic).FDA
ASEAN-No statutory maximum-
European Union-No explicit legal maximum. Soap noodles must be used in compliance with the EU Cosmetics Regulation for finished soaps.SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety)

FAQs - Soap Noodles

Who is a trusted soap noodles supplier and manufacturer for bulk orders?
Elchemy is an established soap noodles supplier, manufacturer and distributor serving buyers in the USA, UK, UAE and 40+ countries globally. We work with audited manufacturers across multiple origins to ensure reliable bulk supply of Soap Noodles 65% TFM, with a COA on every batch.
How do I get soap noodles price for a bulk order?
Submit the quote form on this page with your volume, grade, packaging and destination country. Our team returns soap noodles price within 24 to 48 hours. Because soap noodles pricing moves with the price of palm and palm-kernel oil, we quote live rather than publishing a fixed rate.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for bulk Soap Noodles 65% TFM?
Samples are dispatched within 24 to 48 hours. Commercial orders typically start from 1 MT, with full container loads available. As a bulk soap noodles distributor, Elchemy can match both trial and large-volume requirements and contact us for an exact MOQ.
What grades of Soap Noodles 65% TFM does Elchemy supply?
Elchemy supplies 78% TFM 80:20 (standard), 65% TFM (economy), 90:10 / 90 TFM, Multi-grain / RSPO, Transparent-base noodles. Every grade ships with a COA, TDS and SDS. Tell our team your application and destination and we will recommend the right grade.
What is the difference between 65% and 78% TFM soap noodles?
TFM (Total Fatty Matter) is the percentage of actual soap in the noodle. 78% TFM noodles make a harder, longer-lasting, premium bar; 65% TFM is an economy grade with more filler and moisture, giving a lower-cost bar that wears down faster. Higher TFM means higher quality.
Are soap noodles the same as soap base?
Yes soap noodles are the industrial soap base supplied in noodle/pellet form for finishers to mill into bars. 'Soap base' is the general term; 'noodles' describes the extruded physical form.
Can you ship Soap Noodles 65% TFM to the USA, UK and UAE?
Yes. Elchemy is a global soap noodles supplier and distributor shipping to the USA, UK, UAE and 40+ countries, with the regulatory documentation each market requires (FDA/EPA, REACH, GSO and more). We handle freight, customs paperwork and delivery.
Is your Soap Noodles 65% TFM available with Halal, Kosher or non-GMO documentation?
Where applicable, yes. Halal and Kosher certificates and origin/non-GMO declarations are available on request for the relevant grades, alongside the standard COA, TDS and SDS.
What documentation comes with a Soap Noodles 65% TFM order?
Every order includes a Certificate of Analysis, Technical Data Sheet and GHS-aligned Safety Data Sheet, plus packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin on request the documentation professional buyers expect from a reliable soap noodles manufacturer and supplier.
How are soap noodles used to make soap bars?
Soap finishers mill the noodles with fragrance, colour, whitener and preservative, plod the mixture into a continuous billet, cut it into blanks and stamp them into finished bars. A standard toilet bar is roughly 90–95% soap noodles.
What is soap noodles / what are soap noodles?
Soap noodles are the semi-finished soap base used to make soap bars - small extruded pellets of neat soap made by saponifying vegetable oils, usually palm and palm-kernel. Finishers mill them with fragrance, colour and additives, then press them into bars.
What are soap noodles made of (ingredients)?
They are made from palm oil and palm-kernel (or coconut) oil saponified with caustic soda, leaving sodium salts of fatty acids plus a little retained glycerine. The oil ratio, for example 80:20, and the TFM determine bar hardness, lather and quality.
What is the chemical name of soap noodles?
There is no single chemical formula - soap noodles are a mixture of the sodium salts of fatty acids, for example sodium palmitate, sodium stearate and sodium laurate. CAS 61790-79-2 covers sodium salts of coconut and vegetable fatty acids.
What are soap noodles used for?
Mainly to make toilet, bath and beauty soap bars, plus laundry and medicated or herbal bars and specialty transparent soaps. A standard toilet bar is roughly 90–95% soap noodles.
What is the difference between 80:20 and 90:10 soap noodles?
The numbers are the palm-to-palm-kernel oil ratio. 80:20 is the standard all-round toilet-soap grade; 90:10 gives a harder, more economical bar with slightly less lather. A higher palm-kernel fraction, such as 70:30, boosts foam and solubility.

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