Hydrogenating soy bean oil?

[hotwheels]

I would like to make my own soy wax container candles. Why soy wax? It's renewable, non-toxic, biodegradable, and it burns slower and cooler than paraffin wax. A 10 pound sack of soy wax granules can be had for $20, shipping included, so making soy wax myself may not be economical. But if want to make soy wax from soy bean oil via hydrogenation just for kicks, how do I best go about it? I can set a up a lab in the garage or in the basement.

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[OneEyeJack]

Google "soy wax Hydrogenation"

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[Boomer]

Handling hydrogen requires a lot of safety equipment and the proper reaction vessels. In a lab, we typically used what was called a rocking bomb hydrogenator that would safely allow high hydrogen pressure while the reaction was rocked back and forth to ensure full mixing. I would just buy the product and be done with it. No muss, no safety issues, etc.

 

[hotwheels]

Looks like hydrigenation is not something to try at home - maybe at a friend's house.

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[eljefino]

Originally Posted By: hotwheels
Looks like hydrigenation is not something to try at home - maybe at a friend's house.

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I recommend a rental storage locker.

 

[hotwheels]

Originally Posted By: eljefino
Originally Posted By: hotwheels
Looks like hydrigenation is not something to try at home - maybe at a friend's house.

hotwheels


I recommend a rental storage locker.


Let me use your garage. I'll clean your salty foor with a novel method.

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