Common Chemical Product Ingredients Flashcards
1
Q
What is a volatile alcohol?
A
Isopropyl and ethyl alcohols that evaporate easily.
2
Q
Alkanolamines are:
A
Alkaline substances used to neutralize acids or raise ph of hair products. (Produce less odor than ammonia so it’s used often in place of it)
3
Q
Ammonia is:
A
Colorless gas composed of hydrogen & nitrogen and has a pungent odor. Raises ph in hair product
4
Q
Sweet colorless oily substance used as a solvent and moisturizer in skin and body creams?
A
Glycerin
5
Q
Silicone is:
A
A non comedogenic Special type of oil used in hair conditioners, water resistant lubricants for skin & nail polish dryers . Less greasy than other oils
6
Q
These contain carbon and evaporate easily (hairspray in sd alcohol)
A
Volatile organic compounds
