The Chemistry Behind Soap
Making
By: Erin Woods
Differences between Soaps
and Detergents
Soaps:
Detergents:
◦ Made from all-natural products
◦ Made from synthetic products
◦ Soaps are soft – used on skin
◦ Detergents are hard – used on clothing
Different Types of Soaps
Glycerin
Soap
Kitchen
Soap
Laundry
Soap
Novelty
Soap
Medicated
Soap
Beauty
Soap
Glycerin Soap
◦What is the chemistry
behind glycerin soap?
◦How is it made? What
processes does it undergo?
Laundry Soap/Detergent
What is the chemistry behind laundry
detergents? How do they work?
How is it made? What processes
does it undergo?
Different Forms of Soap
Liquid Soap
Powder Soap
Environmental Issues
Detergent
Powders:
Liquid
Soaps:
• Dust control
• Volatile organic emissions
• Bacterial breakdown of
soaps