HISTORY OF SOAP MANUFACTURING • Soaps have been used for more than 3000 years. In ancient times, soaps were made from plant ashes (contain potassium carbonate) and animal…
SOAP Definition and examples of soap: 1) Cleansing agents are chemical substances used to remove greasa and dirt. 2) There are two types of cleansing agents: a) Soaps b)…
Chapter 5 Chemicals for Consumers A. SOAP AND DETERGENT Definition: Soap A sodium or potassium salt of long-chain fatty acid General formula of soap: RCOO-Na+ or RCOO-K+…