Please Note: We are not able to ship this product to Northern Ireland.

Soap Solution (Wanklyn's)

Price: £11.95
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Stock Availability
On Shelf - Approx. UK delivery date: Thursday the 19th March 2026*
In bulk stock - ships within 10 - 12 Working Days (Excluding weekends and public holidays)
4 to 6 weeks approx. (Not guaranteed)
UK Shipping

Unfortunately, we are not currently accepting orders for Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey.

We can only ship to the following postcodes where a Royal Mail postal option has been chosen at checkout.

AB, DD, DG3, DG4, DG6 - DG9, EH, FK, G, HS, IM, IV, KA, KW, KY, ML, PA, PH, PO30 - PO41, TD, TR21 - TR25, ZE

* We will always try to ship as early as possible. Delivery could be much quicker than stated but is not guaranteed

Our Soap Solution (Wanklyn's) is manufactured from high purity Soap Flakes: <1% and Industrial Methylated Spirits 99.5%: <50%

  • General laboratory reagent
  • Water hardness testing
  • Cleaning

Our facility is ISO9001:2015 approved and our products are registered with the Medical Health Regulatory Authority and carry the IVD/CE quality standard where applicable

What is Soap Solution (Wanklyn's)? Wanklyn's Soap Solution is a standard aqueous solution of sodium soap, used primarily in titration methods for determining water hardness and the presence of calcium and magnesium ions. It is a clear, colourless liquid prepared by dissolving soap (sodium stearate or sodium oleate) in water.

High-Quality Formulation: We ensure the use of high-purity sodium soap, IMS, and distilled water to create a stable and reliable solution for accurate analytical results.

Manufactured in the UK: Our Soap Solution (Wanklyn's) is manufactured and bottled using non-toxic, chemical-resistant bottles, providing reliable and trusted quality to our customers.

Frequent Uses

Water Hardness Testing
Primarily used in water hardness testing, where it is titrated against a water sample to determine the concentration of calcium and magnesium ions. This test is important in various industries, such as water treatment, brewing, and food production.

Analytical Chemistry
Utilised for its ability to form precipitates with divalent metal ions, particularly calcium and magnesium. It is a critical reagent in the Wanklyn method for hardness determination, providing accurate and reliable results.

manufactured from high purity Soap Flakes: <1% and Industrial Methylated Spirits 99.5%: <50%

Contains:

  • Soap Flakes: <1%
  • Industrial Methylated Spirits 99.5%: <50%

Packing Group: 3

Hazard Phrases: Flammable liquid and vapour.

Prec Phrases: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of fire: Use Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Dispose of contents/container to

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UN1170

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