Stability
Stability
Stability
Formulation and Stability Test of Transparent Solis Soap Nutmeg Extract (Myristica
fragrans Houtt)
Formulasi Dan Uji Stabilitas Sabun Padat Transparan Ekstrak Biji Pala (Myristica
fragrans Houtt)
ABSTRACT
Transparent solid soap is a solid texture soap. Solid soap formulated with the addition of nutmeg extract
serves as a drug agent to treat infections of the skin that cause bacteria. This study aims to determine the
formulation and stability of the solid soap from the nutmeg seed extract. The research method is an
experimental method. The treatments used were concentrated in formula 1 (0.5%), formula 2 (1%) and
formula 3 (1.5%). The research parameters were organoleptic test, pH test, foam stability test, moisture
content test. The results showed that the form of transparent solid soap from nutmeg seed extract was very
dense, varied in color, namely clear chocolate (Formula 1), brown (Formula 2) and dark chocolate (Formula
3) with a less nutmeg odor. This soap has a pH of 11 and has different levels of foam. Formula 1 with initial
foam height of 6.7 cm and final foam height of 5.5 cm (moisture content 5.17%). Formula 2 has a foam
height of 7.4 cm and a final foam height of 5.8 cm (water content 4.99%), while formula 3 has a foam height
of 8 cm and a final foam height of 6.3 cm (moisture content is 4.96%). The conclusion is the transparent solid
soap made from nutmeg extract has met the soap requirements as stipulated by the Indonesian National
Standard for the soap stability test (SNI 3532-2016).
Keywords: Transparent solid soap, Nutmeg seed extract (Myristica fragrans Houtt)
ABSTRAK
Sabun padat transparan merupakan salah satu sabun teksturnya padat. Sabun padat diformulasikan dengan
penambahan ekstrak biji pala berfungsi sebagai pengantar obat untuk mengatasi infeksi pada kulit penyebab
bakteri. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui formulasi dan stabilitas sabun padat dari ekstrak biji pala.
Metode penelitian merupakan metode eksperimental. Perlakuan yang digunakan dengan konsentrasi, pada
formula 1 (0,5%), formula 2 (1%) dan formula 3 (1,5%). Parameter penelitian adalah uji organoleptik, uji pH,
uji stabilitas busa, uji kadar air. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bentuk sabun padat transparan dari ekstrak biji
pala sangat padat, warna yang bervariasi yaitu coklat bening (Formula 1), coklat (Formula 2) dan coklat
pekat (Formula 3) dengan bau yang tidak terlalu bau pala.
Kata kunci: Sabun Padat Transparan, Ekstrak Biji Pala (Myristica fragrans Houtt)