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Soap allows oil to dissolve in water.

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Do soap and oil interact?

Yes because soap is water and oil interacting.


Where can you buy Murphy's oil soap in Australia?

murphys oil soap


How does soap affect oil?

Soap helps break up oil. This happens because the soap particles surround the oil molecules and help them dissolve in water.


Can Murphy oil soap be used use as a pesticide?

Yes, I use Murphy's Oil Soap on broccoli plants that have been weakened by Aphids. I place one or two drops of Murphy's Oil Soap per 12 ounces of water. I spray this solution on the topside of the plants and underneath the leaves. It works quite well for Aphids. I am not sure of the effect regarding other invasive insects.


Is soap soluble in oil?

No, soap is not soluble in oil. Soap is hydrophilic, meaning it is soluble in water, but not in oils or other nonpolar substances.


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dawn dish soap is a oil based soap


The products of soap-making is soap and?

In the Soap making process there is a number of oils mostly vegetable and Animal based, that is used in the soap making process, that would include Palm Kernel Oil, Almond Oil, Olive Oil etc.


What is the main ingredient in making soap?

The main ingredient in soap making believe it or not is Oil, Sometimes Olive oil. There are different ingredient that always go in soap but the one they always seem to use it oil.


Why do you need to use soap when you wash oil from your hands?

Oil and water do not mix. Soap breaks down the oil so it can be washed off your hands.


Why does soap have to be use to clean oil?

Soap must be used to clean oil off of something because water will not work.


Does soap and detergents have the same effect on water?

no they dont have the same effect


What is an oil based soap?

Castile is olive oil based.