Question

What Are detergents chemically ? List two merits and demerits of using detergents for cleansing

Answer 1

The chemical compound used in it is alkylbenzenesulfonate similar to soap and less affected by hard water. The ingredients used in it are ethanol,diethyl ester dimethyl ammonium chloride,cyclodextrin,citric acid,carboxymethyl cellulose,amine oxide,alkyl ethoxy sulfate and alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant.

Advantages of detergents

1) Unlike soaps, detergents can work in hard water.

2) They also have a stronger cleansing action than soap.

Disadvantages of detergent

1) The major disadvantage of detergents is that they are non-biodegradable.

2) They cause soil pollution and water pollution.