[Base oil, butter or fat] Lard [Properties in soap] a great base oil, makes a hard bar with a low creamy lather, makes a white bar, stabilizes lather [Recommended usage] 25-50% 100% lard soap with no superfat makes a great laundry soap. [Soft, hard or brittle] 
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