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Shampoo Chemistry - 1. Flash Cards. QUESTION # 1. Anionic , cationic , nonionic , and amphoteric are the 4 major types of ___. ANSWER # 1. Surfactants. QUESTION # 2. The solvent water makes up _____ % of a shampoo. ANSWER # 2. 45-75 %. QUESTION # 3.
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QUESTION # 1 Anionic, cationic, nonionic, and amphotericare the 4 major types of ___.
ANSWER # 1 Surfactants
QUESTION # 2 The solvent water makes up _____ % of a shampoo.
ANSWER # 2 45-75 %
QUESTION # 3 Any ingredient which keeps the other ingredients blended together is called a(n) ___.
ANSWER # 3 binding agent
QUESTION # 4 Any ingredient that destroys or inhibits the growth of bacteria is called a(n) ____
ANSWER # 4 antibacterial
QUESTION # 5 What type of hair conditioners use silicon oils?
ANSWER # 5 glossers
QUESTION # 6 What is the main ingredient in ‘natural’ soaps?
ANSWER # 6 • plant oils or animal fats • strong alkalis, like lye
QUESTION # 7 Describe the interface where detergent works.
ANSWER # 7 The surface boundary where oil and water meet
QUESTION # 8 Any ingredient that can reduce the harmful effects of oxygen, sunlight, or other sources of free-radicals cellular damage is a(n) ___.
ANSWER # 8 antioxidant
QUESTION # 9 What type of product is most likely to contain an amphoteric surfactant, and why?
ANSWER # 9 Baby shampoo b/c it is less irritating
QUESTION # 10 To what does the lipophilic end of a detergent molecule stick?
ANSWER # 10 oil
QUESTION # 11 What does a humectant do?
ANSWER # 11 Acts like a sponge and attracts new moisture to the skin
QUESTION # 12 What type of shampoo would list EDTA as an ingredient?
ANSWER # 12 a clarifying shampoo (b/c EDTA is a chelator)
QUESTION # 13 Name 4 common plant oils used in soap making.
ANSWER # 13 • Coconut • Palm • Olive • Castor
QUESTION # 14 Ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sodium laureth sulfate are all common ___.
ANSWER # 14 surfactants or detergents
QUESTION # 15 What is unique about cationic surfactants?
ANSWER # 15 They have antibacterial properties
QUESTION # 16 What is the name of the ingredient that is added to a shampoo to counteract the effects of hard water?
ANSWER # 16 chelators
QUESTION # 17 What is unique about amphoteric surfactants?
ANSWER # 17 They can have either a (+) or a (-) charge.
QUESTION # 18 Why are coloring and fragrances added to shampoos and conditioners?
ANSWER # 18 to improve sales
QUESTION # 19 Why are proteins and protein derivatives added to shampoos ?
ANSWER # 19 To improve the texture and/ or elasticity (strength) of hair
QUESTION # 20 Name 1 substance used as thickening agents for shampoos and conditioners
ANSWER # 20 NaCl (table salt)
QUESTION # 21 Any substance used for grinding or polishing a surface is called a(n) ___.
ANSWER # 21 abrasive
QUESTION # 22 Any ingredient that lowers the pH of the shampoo or conditioner is called a(n)___.
ANSWER # 22 acidifier
QUESTION # 23 This shampoo ingredient contains protein fibers which___ may lend some strength to the hair shaft – like a splint on a broken arm.
ANSWER # 23 amino acids
QUESTION # 24 How dochelatorswork?
ANSWER # 24 they remove metal ions from the hair or the water that is being used to wash the hair