Chemistry in daily life # 22

Chemistry Level 2

Which of the following compounds is not used in soaps?

Boric Acid Potassium chloride Sodium Chloride Na salts of fatty acids

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Mayank Holmes by Mayank Holmes , 25, India

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Mayank Holmes
May 25, 2014

Na salts of fatty acid is the main ingredient........ while NaCl and KCl are used as germ killers! Boric acid has no use here!

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According to Dr. Zakaria Al-Qodah · Taibah University, Madina , Saudi Arabia Boric acid powder has antiseptic properties but less toxic than NaCl. It is used widely in such pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications as baby powder, contact lens solution, vaginal remedies, makeup and anti-aging preparations. Boric acid powder also is used in folk remedies to combat everything from athlete's foot to eye infections. Accordingly, it could be used in hand liquid soap

Karnei Igorevich - 6 years, 5 months ago

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