Emulsions

[Zippy]

There seems to be disagreement on what to do in the case of an emulsion (that won't go away after just letting the jar sit for a few hours). SWIM was pretty sure adding more lye solution would help, but read some posts that seemed to say it wouldn't.

Clarification please?

Thanks a lot,
Zip

 

[endlessness]

yes adding more high ph lye solution helps in a lot of cases..

warm bath and slight tapping on the side of the container also helps

also adding pure salt (quite a lot) works

 

[acolon_5]

^ everything endlessness said.

Vibrations (from a massager, vibrator, or the like) will break up emulsions pretty quick.

Heat works well
Salt works like a charm and is a lot less dangerous than lye, not to mention cheaper
tapping works

Add some salt, heat it up a bit, tap the sides and wait.

 

[Zippy]

Alright, just added some salt, hopefully the emulsion will clear :\

Thanks a lot

 

[Zippy]

For the record, the emulsion cleared within the hour :twisted:
Thanks a lot guys

-Zip