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Ptorq's rule of thumb: nothing is "safe". There are always tradeoffs.
There are environmental consequences of using phosphate detergents (I assume this is what you meant, rather than "soap"). So no, they aren't 100% safe.
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How is phosphorus cycled in the marine environment?
Phosphate is captured which makes up phosphate rocks, sediments of ocean floors.
Why are soaps detergents harmful to the environment?
Soap detergents are harmful to the environment because they reduce the surface tension of the water. Once this happens, aquatic life will absorb the phenols, pesticides and other pollutants in the water.
Where does phosphate pollution come from in lakes?
Phosphate pollution comes from things like fertilizer, lawn clippings or certain types of soaps making their way into the lake. Fertilizers are only a problem if they are applied improperly, once they have a chance to bind with the soil they are no longer a problem.Lawn clippings such as cut grass or leaves wash away from your lawn and into lake water and released phosphates as they decompose.Certain types of soaps also contain phosphates to eliminate this only buy soaps that state they do not contain phosphates. Just because it says it's green doesn't mean it doesn't contain phosphates so make sure you check the label.Phosphates lead to increased algae and water weed production.
What households contain sodium phosphate?
All the sodium phosphates (Na3PO4, NaH2PO4, Na2HPO4) have useful applications at home: laxative, components of detergents, soaps, other cleaning materials, applications in soldering, wall paintings, etc.
How does phosphate damage the environment?
It causes overgrowth of water plants and algal blooms in lakes and oceans. These deoxygenate the water killing fish, etc.
Are bar soaps phosphorus free?
It is important to realize that few soaps available today are actually soap. Some are detergents rather than soaps. Soaps generally are phosphate free while detergents contain phosphorous as a phosphate. The phosphate is present to improve cleaning ability and prevent the problems associated with "soap scum" Phosphates were determined to be a cause of eutrophication (enrichment) of water with associated algae growth. As a result most countries banned or reduced the acceptable phosphate levels in detergent based soaps. The algae can make the wear taste bad. In North America the major source of phosphate waste water from domestic sources is dishwasher detergent.
Why are vegetables soaps good for the environment?
Soaps made from vegetables are readily biodegradable and tend to have less phosphorous and nitrogen than cmmercially sourced soaps.
How do animals release phosphate to the environment?
Through their dung.
Are kojic acid soaps safe to use?
for adults not for children or teenage
What are some uses of phosphoric acid?
Phosphoic acid is used in phosphate fertilizers, agricultural feeds, waxes, polishes, soaps, and detergents.
How is phosphorus cycled in the marine environment?
Phosphate is captured which makes up phosphate rocks, sediments of ocean floors.
How did you maintain a safe and secure environment for children?
to maintain a safe environment for children it is the adults responsibility to carry out risk assessment and safety checks through the daymaking sure that the environment is safe
What is meaning of ecofriendley?
Eco-Friendly means... good for the environment. often when you read on bottled cleaner, it may say eco-friendly, menaing it wont do harm to the environment, also when buying soaps look for the ones that are phosphate free, and that means has no phosphate that harm our water systems.a good house-hold cleaner that is really cheap is vinigar and water... its completely natural, may not smell to great but it kiils baceria without any harmful chemicals. the smell may not please you but that's why they make candles people!!!! and insence sticks too!!!
Why detergent is more harmful to the environment?
One impact that soaps and detergents have on the environment would be acidification. Acidification occurs when the chemicals in such soaps cycles through the planets natural water cycle. Acidification can cause acid rain. Biodegradable soaps can help lessen these effects.
Is lead safe for the environment?
No
Why people used to release waste in the environment and think it is safe?
why did people believe it was safe to release waste in environment
Are steam trains safe?
What do you mean by safe, for the environment, YES
