Physicochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of Soap Produced from Momordica Charantia Seed Oil and Palm Kernel Oil

ADEBISI, E.U and Sosanya, P.A (2020) Physicochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of Soap Produced from Momordica Charantia Seed Oil and Palm Kernel Oil. Journal of Women in Technical Education and Employment, 1 (2). pp. 78-85. ISSN 2734-3227

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Abstract

Soap from Momordica charantia seed oil and palm kernel oil were produced and assayed to justify the utilization of M. charantia oil for soap production. The saponification and acid values of both oils were determined to know the number of KOH/g required to saponify and neutralize fatty acids. The M. charantia and palm kernel oils were blended in proportions of 70g to produce different soap formulations. The saponification and acid values of the two oils were of 226.36 and 283.3 mgKOH/g and 18.5 and 7.35 mgKOH/g, respectively for M. charantia and palm kernel. Chemical analyses of the soaps showed a pH range of 9.07 – 9.56 with the foam abilities ranging between 2.32 – 6.75, total alkali content 1.57 – 3.10 and total fatty matter range of 76 – 88%. The soap with the least blend of M. charantia oil was next to that from palm kernel oil in cleansing capacity. Minimum inhibition value was observed in Staphylococcus aureus. Bacillus subtillis shows the highest antibacterial inhibitory value of 8.69±0.33 mm. Antibacterial sensitivity has the highest inhibition value compare to antifungal. Base on the finding, it shows that M. charantia oil incorporated with palm kernel oil can be utilized for soap production and other cosmetics preparation.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Q Science > QD Chemistry
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Chemistry
Depositing User:	Mr Adedamola Bameke
Date Deposited:	22 Feb 2021 13:29
Last Modified:	22 Feb 2021 13:29
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/1278

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