Question

Potash is used in bathing soap and shampoos.
give reason ​

Answer 1

Answer:

There are different uses of potash apart from the purpose of making soaps. It helps to neutralize acid and therefore it is mainly used as a thickening agent or stabilizer.

Answer 2

Sodium soaps are hard, whereas potassium soaps are soft. Hence, soap are made with potassium rather than sodium salts.

Potassium soaps are used in shampoo, shaving cream and bathing soaps etc., sodium soaps are toilet soaps used for washing purpose.