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Detergent is a substance based on petroleum products. Soap is a waxy solid made from sodium hydroxide mixed with fats. The principal difference between soaps and detergents are in their composition. Soaps, on the whole, are made of materials found in nature, and detergents are labeled synthetic (although some of their ingredients are natural). Posted by Denise M. from GoPlanetEarth.com Detergents are human-made while soaps are produced naturally.
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∙ 16y agoSoap is a mixture of sodium salts of various naturally occurring fatty acids. Air bubbles added to a molten soap will decrease the density of the soap and thus it will float on water. If the fatty acid salt has potassium rather than sodium, a softer lather is the result. Types of Soap: The type of fatty acid and length of the carbon chain determines the unique properties of various soaps. Tallow or animal fats give primarily sodium stearate (18 carbons) a very hard, insoluble soap. Fatty acids with longer chains are even more insoluble. As a matter of fact, zinc stearate is used in talcum powders because it is water repellent. Coconut oil is a source of lauric acid (12 carbons) which can be made into sodium laurate. This soap is very soluble and will lather easily even in sea water. Fatty acids with only 10 or fewer carbons are not used in soaps because they irritate the skin and have objectionable odors.
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What are the chemicals found in soap?
different between soap and detergent
Why safeguard soap has different colours?
It is just for attraction, the different peoples like different.
What beauty products contain glycerin?
Some types of soap and toothpastes contain glycerin.
Can soapy water rust iron?
soapy water does make nails rust because of the soap mixed with water are two different types of liquids which also makes it faster to rust
Why does pepper runaway from soap and not from salt or sugar?
The Answer is a chemical in the soap. The soap will still work on water. But the chemical is different. You wash your hands with soap. you should ask a real scientist.If you are still in school just as for some help.By Michael Davison
What are the different types of melodrama?
A different type of melodrama is soap opera
Do soap and detergents have the same effect on the different types of?
no they not
Do soap and detergents have the same effects on different types of water?
no
Do detegeant and soap has the same effect on different types of water?
no. soap cannot be used in hard water
What is the benefit of using bobrick soap dispensers?
There are many different types of bobrick soap dispensers. They are constantly innovating the soap dispenser. By using the bobrick soap dispenser, you can have a large amount of soap available in a convenient place.
What are the effects of combining different types of soap?
Honestly, I think that you should try finding it out yourself. But I believe it will just make more soap.
Which brand of soap leaves no invisible layer of soap scum on skin?
From watching the commercials on TV, I've figured that Dove has the best soap that doesn't leave residue or soap scum on skin. Dove has different types of soap too; one can use Dove for men too.
Why doesn't soap and detergent have the same effect on different types of water?
Soap and water react differently in both soft and hard water whereby soap works faster and detergent works slower and may not even lather.
What types of shows are on Soap Opera Central?
There are many different shows on Soap Opera Central. The Young and the Restless, General Hospital, Days of our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful and many others.
What soap bubbles last the longest?
i think that the bubble bath that you can get from walmart last the longest with all the different types of smells
What are the chemicals found in soap?
different between soap and detergent
Which soap is the best in India?
There are many different soaps to choose from in the country of India. Dove brand is extremely popular for those with average skin types. If you suffer from acne, you may want to try Dermadew Acne Soap.
