On 11/08/16 22:11, polygonum wrote:
On 09/08/2016 14:32, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Why is there salt in washing up liquid, then?

I thought it was to thicken it.

Early detergents (teepol anyone?) were very thin liquids.

real detergent is colorless odorless and of very low viscosity. And cots
a couple of pence a litre to make. Teepol is about right.

My chemistry master used to work for Unilever....color, polystyrene
beads, foaming agents and smells are added to make a 'marketable product'


This is 'Ajax'.

http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/U...al-Orange.cvsp

Water Consistency
Ammonium C12-C15 Pareth Sulfate Cleaning and Foaming Agent
Lauramidopropylamine Oxide Cleaning and Foaming Agent
SD Alcohol 3-A Controls Thickness and Clarity
Sodium Chloride Controls Thickness
Poloxamer 124 Controls Thickness
Fragrance Pleasant Scent
Preservative Maintains Product Freshness
Pentasodium Pentetate Maintains Product Stability
Sodium Bisulfite Maintains Product Stability
Dyes Color



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