Synthetic Detergents by John Welland McCutcheon is a comprehensive guide to the chemistry and production of synthetic detergents. The book covers the history of detergents, the properties of detergents, and the various types of detergents available on the market. It also includes detailed information on the chemical processes involved in the production of detergents, as well as the raw materials used in their manufacture. The book is designed for chemists, engineers, and other professionals working in the detergent industry, as well as students studying chemistry or chemical engineering. It provides a thorough understanding of the science behind synthetic detergents, and is an essential resource for anyone involved in the development or production of these products.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Over the last 35 years, synthetic detergents have become increasingly important as skin cleansing agents. With the vast range of soaps and synthetic cleansers available nowadays, doctors and pharmacists are expectedto advise on how to cleanse normal as well as diseased skins. Sound advice must include knowledge of the nature, composition, and action of the available surfactants and cleanser preparations, the physiology and pathophysiology of the skin surface, the microbial ecology ofthe skin, and the factors that control the skin flora. Much of this knowledge is the result of recent research. Health care professionals must be familiar, not only with the benefits, but also with the possible adverse effects of synthetic detergents on the human skin (roughness, water loss, etc.) and on the environment. This monograph draws upon the expertise of numerous scientists to present a comprehensive view of the subject.