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greg-cws
12-15-2008, 05:24 PM
I've received a number of requests for this information:


Soap Brand pH
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Camay 9.5
Dial 9.5
Dove 7.0
Irish Spring 9.5
Ivory 9.5
Lever 2000 9.0
Palmolive 10.0
Zest 10.0

The pH of the soap will have a noticeable effect on the "sliminess".
Lower pH soaps will tend to feel less slick.

Sodium-based soaps will react with sodium electrolytes to make the water feel slicker.
Potassium-based soaps will react with potassium electrolytes to make the water feel slicker.