SOAP and EFFEr Flashcards
___________ is a cleaning agent made of a
combination of fats, a base and
water. It comes in different varieties
such as bars, liquid, and powders
(e.g., detergents).
Soap
How does soap work?
- Soap causes particles that cannot be
dissolved in water to become water-soluble. - They attach to soap particles and are washed away when rinsed with water.
- Think about dirty, greasy dishes. If you only rinse them with water, they still feel greasy. However, if you add soap to the water, the grease washes away, and the result is clean dishes.
Key Ingredients of soap
- oil or fat
- lye
- water
examples of oil or fats
beeswax, aloe butter, coconut
oil, coffee bean oil, moringa
oil, animal fat, palm oil, and
shea butter
- one of the main ingredients in soap.
- it is a base, also known as an alkali.
- Bases can burn and destroy living tissue—such as plants and skin.
- It can also burn through certain metals such as aluminum.
- Lye should be handled with care and should always be kept away from children,
flammable materials and aluminum containers.
Lye
__________ can neutralize lye.
Vinegar
____________ is another optional ingredient added to increase the amount of lather the soap will create.
Sugar
_________ is the tiny bubbles that form when soap and water are mixed.
Lather
_________ is the tiny bubbles that form when soap and water are mixed.
Lather
__________ can be added to soap to increase the soap’s hardness.
Salt
________________ or moisturizers—stay on the
skin to help the skin retain moisture.
It make skin feel soft and soothe
the skin.
Emollients
frequently tablets or granules,
contains ingredients that, when in
contact with water, rapidly release
carbon dioxide.
The dosage form is dissolved or
dispersed in water to initiate the
effervescence prior to ingestion
effervescent dosage form,
______________ are granules or coarse to very coarse powders containing a medicinal agent in a dry mixture usually composed of sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, and tartaric acid.
Effervescent salts
