| Chemistry 185 Firm Cost ScheduleFirms will need to pay for the things they use. First among these is rent on their manufacturing space. Each aisle of a chemistry lab rents for $50 per semester. A firm may rent one or more aisles, depending on its size. Each aisle includes a wire rack and drawers for storing equipment. All firm property must be properly stowed by noon. Unstowed property will be confiscated and may be reclaimed from the Chemistry Stockroom only at a price. Firms may buy a roaster oven, timer, and an experimental soap mold for $50. Each Thursday morning, these ovens will be turned on to melt the oils to be used that day. Firms are responsible for loading the ovens by Tuesday with the oils they will use Thursday. Firms may ask the Chemistry stockroom manager to purchase equipment and supplies from local retailers. They will be charged the actual cost of the purchase. Students may also purchase supplies themselves and bring the receipt to the Chemistry Stockroom for reimbursement. Students may not contribute materials without reimbursement. The Chemistry Stockroom has laid in a supply of fats and oils. We have in stock:
Fats and oils must be ordered by the kg. If you would like other oils, you can have the stockroom manager order them from http://SoapersChoice.com. You will need to allow time for the order to be shipped and you will pay actual cost, including shipping. The Chemistry Stockroom stocks sodium hydroxide from AAA-Chemicals.com. A 2-lb (0.9 kg) bottle costs $6.50. You may buy only whole bottles. We also have a limited supply of potassium hydroxide for $15/kg. Colors, scents, and botanicals may be ordered from WholesaleSuppliesPlus.com or SouthernSoapers.com. Firms will pay actual cost and must allow time for shipping. The Chemistry Stockroom has samples (enough for 1 bar of soap) for $1.00 each. Tetrasodium EDTA is useful to prevent Dreaded Orange Spots in soap. 5 g costs $1.00 and is enough to protect approximately 100 bars of soap. I recommend dissolving 5 g EDTA in 1440 g of water and using this solution for the Aq portion of your soaps. Rosemary Oleoresin Extract is a natural alternative to EDTA. 10 g costs $2.00 and is enough to protect approximately 100 bars of soap. I recommend dissolving 1 g ROE in 1000 g of oil or oil blend. Laboratory glassware and plasticware may be ordered from Cynmar.com at actual cost. The Chemistry Stockroom has many of these items in stock. Prices may be found in Tables 1-1, 1-2, 6-1, and 6-2 of Scientific Soapmaking. Popular options for packaging handcrafted soap include cigar bands, shrink wrap, boxes, or muslin bags. Labels may be printed on a variety of materials, or may be stamped using a rubber stamp. Packaging materials may be ordered from WholesaleSuppliesPlus.com, SouthernSoapers.com, or MuslinBag.com. Firms will pay actual cost and must allow time for shipping. The Chemistry Stockroom has samples that may be examined. Violations of Good Manufacturing Practices will be fined as follows:
Firms may return Equipment (in good condition) or Raw Materials (in properly-labeled containers) to the Stockroom at any time for 50% of the purchase price. The Stockroom does not buy Works in Process or Finished Goods. Firms may trade equipment or materials with one another at mutually agree prices. At the end of the semester, the Managing Partner and Stockroom Manager will inventory the Firm's assets. Equipment (in good condition), Raw Materials (in properly-labeled containers), and Finished Goods (properly packaged) remain assets of the firm for accounting purposes, and thus do not detract from the profits. Missing or broken Equipment is charged to Expenses:Damage. Missing Raw Materials are charged to Expenses:Supplies. Works in Process are charged to Expenses:Disposal. It is therefore to a firm's advantage not to begin what it cannot finish. All firm assets remain the property of the College at the end of the semester. The only exception is the soap returned on the last day of class. |
