iii) Non-ionic Detergent

Non-ionic detergents are those that have a neutral group in their molecule that can form
hydrogen bonds with water as their surface-active group. Non-ionic detergents are
monoesters of polyhydric alcohols or polyethers derived from ethylene oxide.
Some non-ionic detergents are pentaerythrityl stearate and polyether.
Uses of Non-ionic Detergent
Non-ionic detergents are very effective for dishwashing and other situations where inorganic
ions are not allowed.

Soaps and Detergents – List of Detergents

Laundry detergent is a type of Detergent that is added for cleaning laundry. The main types
of detergents are powder, liquid, tablets, non-toxic, conventional, and pod detergents. Some
of the laundry detergents are given below:
Ariel Nirma
Biz Didi seven
Bold Oxydol
Breeze detergent Colour catcher
Dash Fresh start
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Soaps and Detergents – Cleansing Action of Detergents
A molecule of any detergent is made up of the following two parts:
1. A polar part consists of an anionic or cationic group and is called the polar end.
2. A non-polar part consisting of a long chain of twelve to eighteen carbon atoms is called
a hydrocarbon end.

Cleansing Action of Detergents

The polar end of a detergent molecule is water-soluble, whereas the hydrocarbon part is
water repellent and oil soluble. When an oily piece of cloth is dipped into a detergent solution,
the Detergent’s hydrocarbon end bonds to the oily drop and the polar end orients itself
towards the water, resulting in the production of a micelle. The oily dirt is entrapped by the
negatively charged micelle that has formed. The ions in the solution arrange themselves
around the micelles. The negatively charged micelles repel each other due to the electrostatic
repulsion. As a result, the tiny oily dirt particles do not come together and get washed away
in the water.