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  COURSE SYNOPSIS

  This module introduces learners to the sustainable conversion of used cooking oil (UCO) into non-edible value-added products. Students will first explore the characteristics and chemical behavior of used cooking oil, including the changes that occur during repeated heating and the environmental issues caused by improper disposal. Building on this understanding, learners will then be guided through two practical applications: the production of soap using the cold-process saponification method, and the production of scented candles using UCO as a base material. Each section is designed to provide foundational theory, essential calculations, identification of materials, and hands-on procedures. By the end of this module, students will gain both conceptual understanding and practical skills related to waste valorization and simple product formulation.

  
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  COURSE INFORMATION

  LEARNING OUTCOMES

  1. Students will be able to differentiate the environmental impacts caused by improper disposal of used cooking oil
  2. Students will be able to demonstrate the cold-process method of soap production using filtered used cooking oil
  3. Students will be able to construct a basic scented candle using used cooking oil following proper safety procedures
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  Topic 1: Introduction to Used Cooking Oil (UCO)

  • Select activity E-NOTE TOPIC 1 INTRODUCTION TO USED COOKING OIL

    

    E-NOTE TOPIC 1 INTRODUCTION TO USED COOKING OIL File
  • Select activity INTRODUCTION TO USED COOKING OIL

    

    INTRODUCTION TO USED COOKING OIL Lesson

    LEARNING OUTCOME
    Students will be able to explain the chemical composition of used cooking oil and how repeated heating affects its quality.
    

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    QUIZ TOPIC 1

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  Topic 2: Production of Soap from UCO

  • Select activity E-NOTES TOPIC 2 - PRODUCTION OF SOAP FROM USED COOKING OIL

    

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    Self-Practice Questions Set 1 Interactive Content
  • Select activity PRODUCTION OF SOAP

    

    PRODUCTION OF SOAP Lesson

    LEARNING OUTCOME
    Students will be able to explain the chemical principles of saponification, lye calculation (NaOH) and SAP Index
    

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    Self-Practice Questions Set 2 Interactive Content
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  Production of Scented Candle from UCO

  • Select activity E-NOTES TOPIC 3 - PRODUCTION OF SCENTED CANDLE FROM USED COOKING OIL

    

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  • Select activity Make Your Own Aromatherapy Candle from Waste Cooking Oil

    

    Make Your Own Aromatherapy Candle from Waste Cooking Oil Lesson

    LEARNING OUTCOME
    Students will be able to define the primary components of a scented candle (wax, wick, fragrance), Used Cooking Oil (UCO) as a triglyceride and explain the physical limitations that prevent its use as a 100% candle wax replacement.

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    QUIZ TOPIC 3

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  SUMMARY

  In summary, this learning module highlights how used cooking oil often viewed as waste, can be transformed into useful non-edible products through simple chemical processes. Students have learned the composition and environmental impact of UCO, the principles of saponification and lye calculation for soap making, and the essential materials and steps involved in producing scented candles. These topics demonstrate the importance of sustainable practices, resource recovery, and basic formulation techniques. Ultimately, learners should be able to appreciate how small-scale waste-to-product innovations contribute to environmental conservation while providing practical skills that can be applied in daily life or introductory laboratory settings.

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