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A very common misconception regarding laundry detergents is that they are soaps. Modern detergents have no soap content at all. They are mostly petrochemicals derived from crude oil.
Once used in the washing machine, these petrochemicals are flushed into the fresh water supply, and eventually treated at a water treatment plant. Not all of the chemicals are able to be removed from treatment, so some remain in the water supply.
Detergents also contain "optical brighteners" which remain imbued in the clothing. These chemicals act as "chemical mirrors" and are meant to reflect more light to make the garment appear cleaner.
There is an ongoing debate between petrochemical companies/detergent marketers and environmentalists as to exactly how toxic detergents are to human health and the environment.
Not all of the chemicals used in modern detergents are known, as detergent companies are not required by law to list a detail of ingredients. It is difficult for outside parties to ascertain toxicity or lack therof.
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How many liters in laudry detergent?
They come in many different sizes, - size ALWAYS stated on package.
Which laundry detergent is better Gain laundry detergent or Dynamo laundry detergent?
Most people would agree that Gain laundry detergent is better than Dyamo laundry detergent. Gain is more expensive in price but a better quality detergent.
Is detergent a compound element or mixture?
It is a compound mixture. Which compounds are used totally depends on the detergent.
Is laundry detergent a compound or a mixture?
Detergent is a compound.
Can drinking water and detergent kill you?
Depending on the quantity of detergent ingested !
Which laundry detergent works better?
the detergent that works better is tide because it makes the stain come right out
Where does dish detergent come from?
people make them like soap
What is laundry detergent?
A laudry detergent is used to wash clothes. It may come in two forms liquid and powder. A liquid detergent is more effective and expensive than the powder one since it disolve quickly in water.
Does Easter egg dye come out of clothing?
Yes , it does just wash it in detergent.
Does tomato come out of clothes?
Yes! You just need to find the right laundry detergent.
Does Era laundry detergent come in high efficiency?
it does but i have only found it at wal mart
What are facts about xtra detergent?
Xtra is a good kind of detergent. it is good to soften fabrics. It can come in powder or liquid. It is gentle on clothes too. those are facts that i know about Xtra.
Do you use detergent or non detergent?
Detergent
What are the example of detergent?
There is Clothes Detergent and Dish Detergent!
What are example of detergent?
There is Clothes Detergent and Dish Detergent!
What is the direction of detergent?
The direstion of detergent is somewhat going down people are not trusting their detergent detergent is slowly going down into the world. Goodbye detergent.
Is toothpaste a detergent?
no its not a detergent
