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Soap and Detergent Chemistry Overview by Yong Li is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Soap and detergents are made from raw materials like fats and oils that undergo chemical reactions. The main reaction is saponification, where fat reacts with lye (sodium hydroxide) to form soap and glycerin. Soap manufacturing can also involve splitting fat into fatty acids and esters, which then undergo saponification. Detergents are similar to soap but are made from synthetic chemicals rather than fats and lye. They have improved properties like being effective in hard water. The main types of deterg
- Author
- Yong Li
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- EN