Thursday, June 10, 2010

What is the thickening & stabilising agent in cream shampoos based upon lauryl sulphate?

  • Na stearate

Which is more soluble & having lower alkalinity, amine soap or K soap?

  • Amine soap

what are used as opacifiers in shampoos?

  • Mg & Zn stearates

Soaps of coconut fattyacid provide superior lathering characteristics in liquid shampoos..why?

  • It is due to their lauric & myristic acid components...

what is the role of coconut fattyacid soaps in liquid shampoos?

  • To provide superior lathering characteristics...

What is the role of oleic acid soaps in liquid shampoos?

  • To provide good detergent action..

What are the general components of liquid soap?

  • Potassium or amine soaps of oleic & coconut fatty acid...