Nonionic detergents The most important nonionic detergents are obtained by condensing compounds having a hydrophobic molecular group, usually a hydroxyl (OH) group, with ethylene oxide or propylene oxide. The most usual compounds are either alkylphenol or long-chain alcohol having a hydroxyl group at the end of the molecule. During the condensation reaction, the ethylene oxide…
Whether it’s protection for a little one’s sensitive skin or your own, it’s important to keep sensitive skin in mind when you’re doing the laundry. If the skin is prone to skin irritation and allergies, then the last thing you want is to irritate it further by using heavily fragranced laundry detergent or placing rough…
At present, there are many kinds of detergents on the market, such as laundry detergent, washing powder, laundry soap, soap powder and so on. Some housewives feel very tangled when washing clothes, and do not know which detergent to choose. The author believes that it is necessary to be familiar with the characteristics of various…
Soap can be produced by reacting oil with a caustic solution. It can also be made from fatty acid by neutralization reaction with a caustic solution. It can also be prepared by saponification of methyl ester with a caustic solution. From the above three reaction equations, the soap manufacturing process is very simple. However, due…