Question
Give reason: Potassium soaps can be used for bathing purpose.
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Answer
- The quality of soap depends upon the nature of oil and alkali used.
- Potassium soaps (toilet soaps) are prepared by using better grades of oil and KOH. Therefore, they are soft to skin.
- Also, care is taken to remove excess of alkali which may otherwise cause skin irritation.
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