The useful idea
- The useful idea
Soap is a salt of a fatty acid (sometimes other carboxylic acids) used for cleaning and lubricating products as well as other applications.
- How it works
In a domestic setting, soaps, specifically "toilet soaps", are surfactants usually used for washing, bathing, and other types of housekeeping.
- Why it matters
In industrial settings, soaps are used as thickeners, components of some lubricants, emulsifiers, and catalysts.
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- Why it matters
Soap is a salt of a fatty acid (sometimes other carboxylic acids) used for cleaning and lubricating products as well as other applications.