July 2020

The most common process for making soaps is the saponification of fats and oils. The technique involves the reaction of heated fats and oils with a liquid alkali to develop soap and water (neat soap) plus glycerin.
Another important method of soapmaking is the neutralization of fatty acids with an alkali. In this technique, fats and oils are hydrolyzed (split) using a high-pressure steam to produce crude fatty acids and glycerin. These fatty acids are then purified by distillation and neutralized with an alkali to yield soap and water. In the case, the alkali is sodium hydroxide, sodium soap is formed, and on the other hand potassium soap is formed, if the alkali is potassium. Sodium soaps are hard soaps while potassium soaps are softer and are found in some liquid hand soaps and shaving creams. The carboxylate end of the soap molecule is attracted to water and is known as the hydrophilic (water-loving) end. The hydrocarbon chain is attracted to grease and oil and is known as the hydrophobic (water-hating) end.
Effect of Water Hardness on Cleansing Action
Although soap is a good cleaning agent, its effectiveness gets reduced in hard water. Hardness in water can be caused due to the presence of several mineral salts – primarily those of magnesium (Mg) and calcium (Ca). Sometimes the presence of iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) can also cause hardness in water. The mineral salts react with soap and form an insoluble precipitate, which is known as a scum or soap film. Soap films do not rinse away easily and are tend to remain behind. The remains of these soap films produce visible deposits on the fabric and make it stiff. The soap film also gets attached to the inside of bathtubs, sinks and washing machines. As some of the soap is used in the process of reaction with hard water to form film, the amount of soap available for cleaning is reduced. Even in the case, clothes are washed in soft water, some hardness minerals are introduced on the clothes by soil. As the soap molecules are not very versatile they cannot be adopted to the variety of fibers, washing temperatures and water conditions available today.

Detergent Surfactants Making Process

Anionic Surfactants

The chemicals react with hydrocarbons derived from petroleum or fats and oils to form new acids that are similar to fatty acids. A second reaction adds an alkali to the new acids that produces a type of anionic surfactant molecule.

Nonionic Surfactants

Nonionic surfactant molecules can be produced by first converting the hydrocarbon to an alcohol and then reacting fatty alcohol with the ethylene oxide. The nonionic surfactants can be further reacted with sulfur-containing acids to produce another type of anionic surfactant.

HOW SOAPS AND DETERGENTS WORK

All these energies interact with each other and hence should be in proper balance. Now let us have a look at how they work together – Lets’ assume we have piece of fabric with oil and grease on it. Using water alone will not help and the reason for this is that the oil and grease present in soil repel the water molecules. Now if we add a soap or detergent to the water, the water-repelling end of surfactant is repelled by water but is attracted by the oil in the soil. At the same time, the water-attracting end of surfactant is attracted to the water molecules.

These two opposing forces loosen the soil and suspend it in the water. Use of warm or hot water has found to be effective in cleaning as it helps dissolve grease and oil in soil. Washing machine agitation or rubbing with hands helps in pulling the soil free.

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Sun destroys and damages hair by breaking down the bonds, which keep its structure intact and so they need to be protected from the sun. The energy from sunrays destroys the interior of hair, which ultimately results in color fading with sun exposure. Sunscreen conditioners are best bet for people who are susceptible of long exposure to sunrays. The sun screens’ ability of a hair conditioner increases if its included in a leave-in product, which is not rinsed off. The ingredients of a sunscreen are removed or degrade with the application of heat from a blow dryer, flat iron or curling iron. Even brushing the hair can degrade and remove the sunscreen from the hair shaft. In an attempt to convince consumers that hair conditioners can really protect the hair from, companies are now including a SPF number (Sun Protection Factor) on their conditioner products. The Sun Protection Factor a product refers to the duration of time for which you can safely remain in sun. Sunscreen ingredients of a hair conditioner can protect hair from damage, however in very controlled conditions.

Heat Waves Affecting Hair

Three are three types of heat waves that can damage the hair in a variety of ways and these are –

• UVA rays
• UVB rays
• UVC rays

These rays can cause permanent damage to the outside covering of hair (cuticle) and can penetrate into the center of hair (cortex) and do damage.
Types of Hair Protection Filters used in Hair Conditioners There are two types of sun protection filters that are used in hair conditioners to protect the hair from UVA and UVB damage. These filters can be either physical or chemical filters –

Physical Filters

Physical filters stick to the surface of hair and reflect (and not absorb) ultraviolet rays. Some common examples of physical filters used in sunscreens are titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. These filters repel radiation at all wavelengths, which is necessary as the burning and damaging involves the interaction of all wavelengths at different degrees.

Chemical Filters

Chemical Filters absorb harmful UV radiation and prevent them from penetrating and attacking the hair. The fact that these filters can be mixed with any base, dissolved into gels, lotions and moisturizing cream bases makes them cosmetically acceptable for use on hair.

Formulation of Conditioners for Sun Protection

Hair conditioners are formulated in a different way to interact with the cuticle of hair that is the outer layer. Most of the conditioners for sun protection are formulated using sun filters, which work better than other hair care products because of their design. These conditioners are generally leave-in, which are designed to penetrate or settle down into the cuticle layer. In other words, we can say that these conditioners soak into the tiny little overlapping scales.

Benefits

Some important benefits of regular use of a hair conditioner include –

• Seals in vibrancy and helps protect the hair so that it stays fresh and shiny
• Helps extend and protect expensive color treatments
• Provides UV protection against sun damage
• Protects the delicate scalp area in thinning hair
• Potent antioxidant protection
• Makes combing easy
• Easy and convenient to use

Directions for Use

• Apply to fingertips and work evenly into hair after shampooing and rinsing prior to going outdoors.
• Reapply every 80 minutes after sweating, prolonged swimming or hair drying.

Do Hair Conditioners with Actual SPF Formula Work to Protect the Hair? Yes, hair conditioners with actual SPF formulas have been protect to protect the hair from UVA and UVB damage. However it is important to remember that all sunscreen hair care products are not the same. Remember – If a hair conditioner says that it has sun protection but does not list an actual SPF, there is a possibility that it does not have a sun screen protection and could be a marketing ploy. So it is very important to carefully read the label and ingredients to understand what you are buying.

Amount of Sun Exposure the Hair can have?

Hair conditioners with listed SPF factors are formulated to penetrate the hair cuticle and will serve you efficiently well in regular short periods of exposure to sun. However if you are going to the beach or will be out in the sun for an extended period of time, it is best for you to supplement your sun protection product with a full blown SPF product or a specifically designed product for heavy or prolonged exposure to sun.

Medicated shampoos are specially formulated shampoos to tackle hair problems, such as dandruff and lice. These shampoos contain salicylic acid to loosen flakes of skin, zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide, ketoconazole or ciclopirox to reduce the numbers of yeasts on the scalp. Medicated shampoos have found to be very effective in problems of dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis. Medicated shampoos needed to be left on the hair for longer than normal shampoos. To get the perfect results, make the hair wet, 10 minutes before your bath / shower. Apply medicated shampoo and massage gently into the scalp. Leave it for 10 minutes and rinse off well. You can use a conditioner afterwards if needed.

These shampoos may also contain chemicals to treat scalp psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, but usually shampoos containing coal tar are found to be more effective in these conditions. Medicated shampoos are formulated to treat hair problems, such as

• Itching
• Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
• Psoriasis

All these conditions usually occur due to dandruff and lice in hairs. Hence the medicated shampoos can be basically categorized into two main types –

• Anti-Dandruff Shampoos
• Anti-Lice Shampoos

Anti-Dandruff Shampoos
Anti-dandruff shampoos are formulated to treat the problem of dandruff in hair, which is a term used to describe the simple scaling of the scalp. In this condition, the top layer of the skin is consistently being shed and renewed. Generally this condition goes unnoticed on the rest of the body parts, however, on the scalp the hair traps the scaling skin as a result of which the scales become more evident. About 50 % of population suffer from dandruff problem.

Regular washing of the scalp using a quality anti-dandruff shampoo can treat the dandruff condition. At present there are a variety of anti-dandruff shampoos available in the industry and the most common of them contain following active ingredients –

• Tar
• Selenium sulphide
• Zinc pyrithione/zinc omadine
• Piroctone olamine
• Ketoconazole or Miconazole Salicylic acid

Tar has been used a prime ingredient in anti-dandruff shampoos for years. Piroctone olamine is a recent addition, which is also known as a second-generation anti-dandruff agent. Piroctone olamine differs from zinc pyrithione in a way that it is much less toxic and consequently products that containing piroctone olamine do not have to carry a “WARNING – if swallowed seek medical advice” label, and hence they are safer for family use. Ketoconazole and miconazole are other new additions that are generally well tolerated. These agents are anti-fungal or anti-yeast agents and generally improve a variety of scaling and itchy scalp conditions. Salicylic acid is found in various medicated shampoos and helps to separate and lift off scalp scales.

Anti-Lice Shampoos

Anti-Lice Shampoos are specially formulated shampoos to treat the problem of lice in hair, which is a common problem in children. Lice infect only humans and spread by direct head to head contact. The most common symptom of person infected with head lice is itching, although some may do not complain if they have a light infestation. The main treatment, which can be used to treat head lice typically, involves using a anti-lice shampoo and then diligently removing them with a lice comb. Carefully follow the usage directions and manufacturers instructions. To achieve best results apply the shampoo until the hair and scalp is saturated and thoroughly wet. Leave the shampoo on for 10 minutes and then rinse it out. You can use again apply the shampoo after 7-10 days to kill hatched line.

Commercial Shampoos V/s Medicated Shampoos

The purpose of a shampoo is to clean hair and their basic function is to remove sebum, sweat components, desquamated keratin, environmental impurities and dirt. In addition, consumers want a shampoo, which can beautify and shine their hair. So, basic commercial shampoos can be selected from various formulations, which depend on factors, such as the amount of scalp sebum production, hair shaft diameter and the condition of hair shaft. Majority of the basic commercial shampoos uses lauryl sulfate detergents.

On the other hand, a medicated shampoo for basic normal hair is formulated using additives such as tar, salicylic acid, sulfur, selenium disulfide or zinc pyrithione. Medicated shampoos are specially formulated to treat hair problems, such as sebum, scale production and bacterial & fungal infections.

Leave in conditioners can nourish and revitalize your hair the same way a moisturizer nourishes your face. And they are especially beneficial if you regularly face the sun for long time. These conditioners are thinners and contain various surfactants, which adds only a little material to the hair. A leave-in conditioner is based on unsaturated chains that are bent rather than straight. The shape of leave-in hair conditioners makes them less prone to crystallizing, thereby making a lighter and less viscous mixture, which creates a significantly thin layer on the hair. The difference between pack and leave-in conditioners is similar to the difference between oils and fats. A leave-in hair conditioner cover the gamut of blow-drying lotions, hair glazes and hair thickeners and is applied to shampooed, towel-dried hair and remains in the hair until the next washing. The conditioner is formulated to smooth and nourish the hair from roots to ends and provides exceptional shine, healthy look and silky manageability. Benefits
The important benefits of regular use of a leave-in hair conditioner are –

• Smoothes hair from roots to ends
• Eliminates dry split ends, thermal heat-chemical damage and unruly frizz
• Add sensational shine and make combing easy
• Adds body and bounce
• Protects hair from environmental damage

Ingredients Some most common ingredients that are used in making a leave-in conditioner are – Water (aqua), polyquaternium-28, cetrimonium chloride, hydrolyzed wheat protein, dimethicone copolyol, polysobate 20, quaternium-22, DMDM hydantoin, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, propylene glycol, persea gratissima (Avocado), fruit extracts, aloe barbadensis, leaf juice and fragrances.

Leave-in Conditioner Buying Tips

The basic function of a leave-in conditioner is to replace the sebum lost from hair. It is thinner than a deep conditioner and is suitable for regular use. Though these conditioners are fortified with proteins, vitamins and fruit extracts, they cannot make for the importance of a balanced and healthy diet. Though there are a variety of leave-in hair conditioners are available in the market, it is always important to know what is good and what is not for your hair. These different conditioners come with varying ingredients and you can choose what best suits your hair. While buying a leave-in conditioner, try to look for natural and herbal hair-care products. Many commercial leave-in conditioners contain chemicals that may damage the hair in long run. Daily or regular conditioning with a natural leave-in conditioner can help the hair look healthy, shiny and beautiful. Looked for a conditioner with wheat germ, jojoba, coconut oil, keratin, vitamins such as biotin, panthenol, vitamin A & E and essential oils as ingredients.

Detergent manufacturing machines include systems and equipment that can be used to produce detergents in various forms of powder, liquid and gel. The term detergent products applies broadly to cleaning and laundering compounds containing surface-active (surfactant) agents and include heavy-duty powders and liquids for home and commercial laundry detergent applications. With advancements in technology, the manufacturing techniques have changed a lot and a variety of sophisticated machines are available to produce effective detergents for different cleaning applications.

Some of the common detergent making machines used in the industry is –

• Detergent Cake Making Plant
• Detergent Mixing Machine
• Rotary Sealing Machine

Design
Machines for detergent manufacturing are designed keeping the various operations, processes and stages of soap manufacturing in mind. For example, a detergent making machine should support the batch as well as continuous processes of detergent manufacturing. Some of the salient features that should be there in a detergent making machine are –

• Easy to operate and maintain
• Sturdy design
• Durable
• Efficiently supports that different functions of detergent making
• Less power consumption

Buying Tips – Detergent making Machines While buying a detergent making machine, it is important that you know what is your requirement, so that you can purchase a right machine for your specific need. Different types of machines are available in industry that designed for manufacturing a particular type of detergent like powder detergent manufacturing machine, liquid detergent machine, etc. Hence it important that you buy a machine as per your need. Generally prefer a machine with a sturdy and robust structure as durability is the most important factor.

Deep conditioners are more concentrated and usually contain most of the agents and ingredients, which are found in instant conditioners. These conditioners are meant to remain on the hair for a long period of time, at least for about twenty minutes and are also available in the form of protein packs or hot-oil treatment. The use of a deep conditioner may include heat application, as warmth causes the small breaks in the shaft of hair to enlarge. Deep conditioners have found to be very effective for damaged hair and are recommended to use once a month. Although same in agents and ingredients, deep hair conditioners differ from instant conditioners in way that they are available in creams and not in the form of lotions or liquids, like the instant ones. Deep conditioners are usually meant for occasional use and are of greater intensity than ordinary conditioners. Deep conditioners are generally made using ingredients, containing protein, vitamins and moisturizers to help dry and damaged hair. As a mater of fact, deep conditioners cannot heal or improve the quality of new grown hair, however they can minimize the damage done to hair and can restore nourishment and shine to the hair. These conditioners can also be used to add strength to the hair until the damaged hair grows long enough to be cut off. In other words, we can say that use of a deep conditioner is not a treatment but a preventive measure to help protect the damaged hair from any further damage until it grows to a length, which you feel comfortable to cut off. The best way to treat damaged hair is to cut it off and let the new hair grow in. Just in way that our skin feels the effect of harsh environmental pollutants and dirt, our hair does too. Not only the hair face issues, like dryness, dehydration and lifelessness, it also faces the heated tools that we use for styling and hence risks severe and irreparable damage from over-processing. It can also be damaged by other factors, such as sun, chemical relaxers, too much heat, dryness and other factors that can lead to dry, dull and lifeless hair. It has found to be beneficial to use a deep conditioner to recharge and revitalize the limp locks. Deep conditioning especially benefits dries and black hair. Regular use of a quality deep conditioner can help reverse the damage caused by neglect and over-styling and can return sheen, vitality and smoothness to the hair.

Benefits

Some of the benefits of using a deep conditioner are –

• Calms and smoothes highly dry hair
• Ensure effortless combing
• Protects delicate hair
• Anti frizz in humidity
• Natural ingredients
• Prevents breakage
• pH balanced

Ingredients Some of the most common ingredients that are used in deep conditioners are – Purified water, cetyl alcohol, cyclomethicone, diazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, dimethicone, dimethiconol, propylene glycol, stearalkonium chloride, behentrimonium, methosulfate, silk amino acids, panthenol, tocopheryl acetate, fragrance, sodium lactate, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, hydroxyethyl-cellulose, potassium hydroxide and propylparaben.

Care Tips

To get maximum benefit from your deep hair conditioner, carefully follow the given tips

• Conditioners, which claim to deeply penetrate the hair, work only if there is adequate time and heat for them to be absorbed into the hair shaft. Most of the people who apply a conditioner in the shower never leave it for than 1-2 minutes. It is fine but the hair does not soak it up. If you are suffering from a damaged hair condition, lave the hair conditioner on your hair for as long as possible.
• Use of too much conditioner when not thoroughly rinsed out can make the hair go limp. Using a conditioning shampoo (contains conditioning agents plus a conditioner) can lead to a build up on hair thereby making it heavy and lifeless.
• Apply the hair conditioner to hair for about 20-30 minutes. Heat can be applied to improve the penetration.
• If you are having a dry hair condition, then you should frequently apply deep hair conditioner to restore the damage and improve the shine and nourishment in hair.

Usage Instructions
Put the conditioner in a bowl and squish together with your hands. Gently apply it on your hair all the way to the tips. Put on a shower cap and leave it for about 20 minutes. Rinse it off well.

Hair is aesthetically an important part of the human body and all of us desire to have smooth, soft and lustrous hair. We can have good, shiny and healthy hair by using right shampoo depending on our hair type and condition. Basic shampoos are hair care products that are formulated to clean hair and remove environmental impurities and dirt. There are a variety of basic shampoos available in the industry that are designed and formulated for different hair types, conditions and problems. These conditions depend on factors, such as the amount of sebum production in the scalp and the diameter and condition of the hair shaft. The label of basic shampoos generally defines the basic function by stating “normal hair,” “oily hair,” “dry hair,” or “damaged, color-treated hair.” Few companies change the concentrations of detergents and conditioners to produce different formulations, however the ingredient lists mostly remain identical for all formulations. A brief description of the different types of basic shampoos is given below Normal Hair Shampoos When it comes to hair, normal hair condition is said to as a miracle. A majority of people suffers from either too oily or too dry, and so a normal hair condition is matter of rejoice. For a normal hair condition, you can use a comprehensive range of products and this hair type has very few bad days. Normal hair shampoos achieve good cleansing with minimum conditioning and are formulated to protect the hair against weathering and external pollutants. Normal hair shampoos penetrate and protect and can be rinsed out easily to remove excess oil, dirt and impurities and the conditioner absorbed will still remain in and improves the natural beauty and shine of hair shaft.

Oily Hair Shampoos

Oily hair shampoos are specially designed shampoos to treat the condition of oily hair that may occur as a result of excessive sebum secretion from sebaceous glands in the scalp. Oily hair shampoos are formulated using a large dose of detergents to clean hair and remove impurities, dirt and oils. While rinsing hair, concentrate the shampoo at the roots and allow it to slide down the hair shaft as it is being washed out. If the scalp is overly oil, it is very beneficial to control the oil as the imbalance in the scalp due to excess oil or cholesterol may result in conditions, such as dandruff, some conditions of itchy scalp, scalp dermatitis and much more. While using a shampoo for oily hair condition, be careful as the product you may use to control oil may cause long term damage by stripping he protective layer of scalp. Oily-hair shampoos are formulated with superior cleansing and minimal conditioning characteristics. These shampoos are made using lauryl sulfate or sulfosuccinate detergents and are intended for persone with extremely oily hair.

Dry Hair Shampoos

Dry hair shampoos are specially formulated to treat the dry hair problem, which is a most talked about complaint. A dry hair problem can mean everything from fizzy to a very coarse dryness and its cause may vary from person to person.

A dry hair problem may occur as a result of

• Lack of sebum.
• Environmental factors, such as sunlight, wind, seawater, chlorinated water
• Chemical treatments like hair coloring
• Mechanical injury such as straightening and perming

Dry hair shampoos are meant to cause mild cleansing with good conditioning. These shampoos reduce static electricity and make the hair more healthy and manageable.

Damaged hair Shampoos

Damages hair shampoos are formulated for hair that has been chemically treated with chemicals, such as hair color, bleaching agents or hair straightening agents. Hair can also be physically damaged due to over cleansing, excessive use of heated styling devices, and by vigorous combing, or brushing. Long hair is more likely to be damaged than short hair due to the fact they undergo a natural process, which is known as weathering, whereby the scales of the cuticles are reduced in number from the proximal end to the distal end of the shaft of hair.

These shampoos are made using mild detergents and more conditioner so as to repair the defects at hair surface. Hydrolyzed animal protein has proved to be an excellent conditioner for damaged hair as it can minimally penetrate the shaft and temporarily plug surface defects, thereby leaving a shiny, healthy and soft feeling hair.

Every caring parent wants beautiful shiny and healthy hair for his / her babies, but only few look deeply into what is there in the baby shampoo they are using for their kids hair. The choice to select a right baby shampoo for your baby is very important as the shampoo, which we use on our baby’s’ hair now, could have long lasting effect into their childhood or even in adult life.

Baby shampoos are especially formulated for babies keeping in mind their sensitive skin. The skin of your baby and hair are more susceptible to drying and hence the baby shampoos are designed to help protect, moisturize and clean gently.

These shampoos are formulated in a way that they are less irritating to eyes and most of them contain sodium trideceth sulfate. Alternatively, a baby shampoo can also be formulated using another class of surfactants and mostly non-ionics that are much milder than any charged ionics used. Baby shampoos are also used as an adhesive for applying window-tinting film. Ingredients in a Baby Shampoo Most baby shampoos are non-toxic and hypoallergenic, as they are specially formulated for the sensitive hair and skin of babies. Some most common ingredients that are used in making baby soaps are – Water, PEG-80 sorbitan laurate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium trideceth sulfate, glycerin, acrylates copolymer, amodimethicone, PEG-150 distearate, glycol distearate, fragrance, steardimonium hydroxypropyl panthenyl PEG-7 dimethicone phosphate chloride, laureth-4, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, tetrasodium EDTA, PEG-14M, quaternium-15 and sodium hydroxide. Organic soap manufacturers use herbal ingredients in their baby soaps like flower extracts, coconut and corn sugar soap, sea salt, vegetable glycerin, citric acid, aqua, calendula officinalis, cocoimino dipropionate, glyceryl stearate, alcohol catylicus, prunus almeniaca, butyrospermum parkii, glycerin and citric acid.

Tips for Buying a Baby Shampoo

Baby Shampoos are formulated in way so that they are gentle enough for cleaning the hair of newborns and babies with sensitive skin. Bath time should be enjoyable for both the baby as well as parent and choosing a safe and gentle shampoo greatly contributes to a clean healthy baby and happy baths. As babies skin and hair is very sensitive, you should be careful while buying a baby shampoo to make sure that it does not harm them. Some important tips for buying a baby shampoo are mentioned below –

• Consult your doctor for buying a right baby shampoo
• To ensure that the shampoo is gentle for your baby’s hair and skin, look for “tear free” and “gentle enough for baby” on the labels
• Do not a buy a shampoo, which is made for adults
• It is good idea to buy natural baby shampoos, as they do not contain SLS, harsh detergents, synthetic preservatives, petrochemicals, or alcohol

Laundry Detergent Label

By: Janelle Elizabeth

27 September 2010- Is it necessary to have college degree in chemistry to understand the ingredients listed on the side of laundry detergent? Take a look and you’ll agree that sadly, this seems to be the case with many regular laundry products. Chemicals and other ingredients are written so that many consumers will not or cannot take the time to fully understand what is being used to clean their dirty clothes. This could be a major factor in how we influence the future of our world, and our family. Benzene is found in many everyday laundry detergents. It may also be listed as benzol, benzole, annulene, benzeen, phenyl hydride, or coal naphtha. Benzene is a mixture of coal and petroleum. Because it is potentially harmful to humans, the International Agency for Research on Cancer has labelled benzene a ‘carcinogen’.

Hard to pronounce let alone understand ingredients like diethanolamines, also known as diethanolamine, triethanolamine and monoethanolamine, show the complexity of laundry detergent ingredients. This group of man-made surfactants is compounds used to neutralize acids. This is done to make them less irritating.

Diathanolamines are neither beneficial to the environment nor to humans. They biodegrade at a slow pace. Additionally, they react with natural nitrogen oxides and sodium nitrite pollutants in the atmosphere. Here, they from nitrosamines that are again, carcinogenic.

When we pay particular attention to some of the chemicals listed in laundry detergents, a household product, it can be a staggering wake-up call. For instance, ammonia, which was once such a commonly used chemical in households everywhere has taken on a new meaning. Ammonia is actually an irritant. It can affect negatively the skin, eyes and respiratory passages. Exposure to ammonia can real itself in these ways: burning sensation in the yes, nose and throat, lung pain, headaches, nausea, coughing and rapid breathing.

All of these hazardous side effects can be hiding in a simple bottle of detergent! Not only does ammonia have harmful effects on humans. It also adds nitrogen to the environment. Alkyl phenoxy polyethoxy ethanols may also be listed as nonyl phenoxy ethoxylate or nonyl phenol. It is an all-ecompassing term for a family of synthetic surfactants. Like similar chemicals in laundry detergents, these are slow to biodegrade. They also pose a health risk. It has been researched that even in small amounts, alkyl phenoxy polyethoxy ethanols can activate estrogen receptors in cells. This causes some changes in genes. For instance, experiments have discovered that they stimulate the growth of breast cancer cells. With these and other damaging chemicals like them, it is no wonder that people are seeking alternatives to traditional laundry detergents.

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