Published July 20, 2017 | Version v1
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Assessment of Physicochemical Properties of Soaps, Detergents and Water Samples Originated From Nigeria

  • 1. Science and Education Development Institute, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
  • 2. Department of Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • 3. Engineering Materials Development Institute, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

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A study determined the physicochemical properties (pH, temperature, Total Dissolve Solids (TDS), Electrical Conductivity (EC) and color) of 36 commercial soaps and detergent purchased from local markets in Akure, Nigeria. The soaps included: Toilet, medicated, glycerin, liquid and local black soaps. Standard methods were used in the study. From the mean results of pH (10.2), TDS (1433mg/L) and EC (2848µS/cm) were higher in detergents than liquid and bar soaps. Temperature of all samples were 30oC. Water samples were colorless, whereas all other samples were colored depending on the manufacturers.

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