soap and detergent Flashcards
(20 cards)
It is a commonly used skin cleansing product, composed of an alkali salt of a fatty acid.
soap
What is the primary composition of soap?
An alkali salt of a fatty acid
What was the first synthetic detergent, and in which industries is it still commonly used?
Turkey-red oil, in textile and leather industries.
This led to a water consumption by this percentage, which reduces water quality because such wastewater is contaminated with soap surfactants.
15–18%
Which statements accurately describe detergents?
They are effective in hard water and are used for lifting stains.
- What was the advised minimum frequency for handwashing during pandemic, according to World Health Organization (WHO)?
5 times a day
What is one of the environmental impacts caused by the increased water consumption due to handwashing?
Contamination of wastewater with soap surfactants
In which month and year did Procter & Gamble expand its liquid detergent business by
establishing a manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, India?
May 2022
With which organization did Tide sign a space act agreement to develop cleaning solutions
for astronauts?
NASA
What was a major factor contributing to the increased demand for plastic packaging during
the pandemic?
Increased use of liquid soaps and sanitizers
Tallow is the main fatty material of soap making. Obtained from the fats of cattle, what
percentage is needed to make soap?
51.5%
Types of oil, and it’s similar to tallow. Also used in soap production.
Palm Oil
It’s not Classified as detergents but it’s used for germicidal soaps properties.
Cationic Agents
Established over a 100 years ago, and one of the world’s largest consumer goods
companies. Known for their brands such as Lifebuoy, Dove, Sunsilk and Many more!
Unilever Philippines
It was made to provide care for the people and remains as a company that provides wellness. They’re famous for their brands, bioderm germicidal soap and Dr. S. Wong Sulfur soap.
International Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated (IPI)
Opened its first operating company in the Philippines in 1956, but had been selling products there through sales agents since the 1900s. Well known for their medicines, and baby products and hygiene products.
Johnson & Johnson
Operated in nearly 70 countries and has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality
and leadership brands. Served nearly five billion people around the world with their brands.
Procter & Gamble (P&G)
Types of columns in Detergent Manufacturing Equipment, and it’s to separate benzene
from the reaction mixture.
Benzene Column
In detergents, raw materials and equipment, what’s derived from coconut oil?
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
In soap manufacturing equipment, Previously used, now mainly utilized in other processes.
Fish Oils
