Carbolic Soap made at Changi Prisoner of War Soap Factory

Place Asia: Singapore, Changi
Accession Number RELAWM27460
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Heraldry
Physical description Palm oil; Coconut oil; Wood ash; Phenol
Maker Unknown
Place made Singapore: Changi
Date made c 1944-1945
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Bar of fine, cream coloured carbolic soap, made at the Changi Soap Factory for medical use.

History / Summary

The Changi Soap Factory produced washing, carbolic and toilet soap using palm or coconut oil and potash extracted from wood ash.