Manufacturing of Detergent
Detergents are manufactured by two methods, anionic surfactant, and non-ionic surfactant method. In Anionic Surfactant Method, hydrocarbons that are derived from petrochemicals react chemically to produce acids that resemble fatty acids. These newly produced acids are reacted with alkali to give an anionic surfactant. In the Non-Ionic surfactant method, hydrocarbons are first converted to alcohol which then is reacted with ethylene oxide. After the reaction with ethylene oxide, it is then reacted with acid-containing atoms of sulfur to give another anionic surfactant.
Difference Between Soap and Detergent
Soaps and Detergents are cleaning agents that are used to remove dirt and other undesirable particles from the human body, its clothes, and other surfaces. Both soap and detergents are used for cleaning action but there are quite differences between them, and the differences between them if discussed in the article. In general, soap is the sodium or potassium salt of fatty acids while detergents are long-chain carboxylic acid quaternary ammonium or sulfonate salts.
In this article, we will learn about Soap, Detergents and their properties, their differences, and others in detail.
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