What compounds are responsible for the following to be either a base, an acid or neutral?

1) Shampoo
2) Mouthwash

1 Answer
David Drayer
Jul 31, 2018

Shampoo is basic.

Explanation:

Soaps are generally made of sodium compounds that are basic.
Expensive Shampoos add other chemicals to bring the pH down to close to neutral. Get Head and Shoulders in your eyes and it burns because it is a base.

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