Chemistry In Focus
Chemistry In Focus
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ISBN: 9781305084476
Author: Tro, Nivaldo J., Neu, Don.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 15, Problem 15E
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The substances that have replaced sodium tripolyphosphate in the United States laundry formulations are to be stated.

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Laundry-cleaning formulations use tailor-made ingredients to make clothes clean and bright.

Laundry detergents contain builders which help the detergent to work more effectively.

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