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Consumer Chemistry
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Deodorant and Talcum Powder
Consumer Chemistry – Grade 9
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Quarter 3 – Module 2: Deodorant and Talcum Powder
First Edition, 2021
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What I Need to Know
What I Know
Directions: Read the following questions carefully and choose the letter of the correct
answer.
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5. What kind of chemical ingredient is linalool?
a. fixative c. moisturizer
b. fragrance d. preservative
11. Which of the following substances can extend the shelf life of the product?
a. citric acid c. parabens
b. glycerin d. silica
13. Which of the following substances can make the product look appealing
a. brilliant blue FCF c. silica
b. alcohol d. stearic acid
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What’s In
Directions: Complete the diagrams below by identifying the ingredients and uses of the
given products.
INGREDIENTS
USES
PERFUME
INGREDIENTS
USES
CREAM
There are several products that we use in our daily life. These products have become
essential part of our health and personal care. In this module, we will discuss about other
cosmetic products. Specifically, you will learn about the composition and uses of the
chemicals found in deodorant and talcum powder. Let us proceed!
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What’s New
Directions: Look for available deodorant and face powder product in your house. Check
the product labels and complete the information boxes below. Answer the
questions that follow.
QUESTIONS:
1. What do you think are the roles of the ingredients present in the listed
products?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
2. Do you think there are ingredients in the products that could give negative
effects on the user?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
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Deodorant and Talcum Powder
What is It
What is deodorant?
A deodorant is a material that is applied to the body to avoid or mask body odor in
the armpits, groin, and feet, and in some cases vaginal secretions, due to bacterial
breakdown of transpiration. Sweating itself, usually by blocking sweat glands, is avoided
by a subclass of deodorants, called antiperspirants.
INGREDIENTS EXAMPLES
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carry the active ingredient(s)
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stabilize and preserve the
product
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Some Health and Environmental Risks
The most common chemical ingredients found in deodorant and antiperspirants
are parabens, triclosan, phthalates, propylene glycol and aluminum. Research has linked
these ingredients to several medical conditions including types of cancer. Here are some
of the ingredients that might result to the following medical and environmental conditions.
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Talcum Powder Composition in Cosmetics
Setting powder is the present trend among beauty junkies. Setting powder is a type of
cosmetic with a make-up brush or sponge that is put on the face to lock in the foundation
and concealer. For its way of camouflaging fine lines or creases on the skin, the setting
powder is popular. What many do not know about this famous item is that it contains
powdered talcum.
Now that you have learned the different ingredients and the uses of the substances
found in deodorant and talcum powder, let us test your understanding by answering the
different tasks and activities on the next pages. Let us start!
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What’s More
INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 1
“MYSTERY WORDS”
Directions: Complete the letters of the unknown words by identifying the ingredients
being described in each number.
1.The function of this ingredient is to carry other active ingredient.
2.These ingredients help the fragrance compounds blend with the other ingredients.
4.These ingredients kill bacteria and prevent the production of smelly compounds.
5.These substances are used to extend the shelf life of the product.
INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT 1
“TELL ME THE TRUTH”
Directions: Write TRUE is the statement is correct. If NOT, replace the underlined word
with the word that will make the sentence correct.
INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 2
“HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT CHECK”
Directions: Identify and explain the possible health and environmental conditions that we
might get from the given ingredients.
1. __________________
_____________________
_____________________
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2. ____________________
______________________
______________________
3. ____________________
______________________
______________________
4. ____________________
______________________
______________________
5. ____________________
______________________
______________________
INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT 2
“WHAT’S INSIDE”
Directions: Identify what type of ingredients the following chemical substances are and
describe their roles in cosmetic products.
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TYPE: ________________ TYPE: ________________ TYPE: ________________
USES: ________________ USES: ________________ USES: ________________
________________ ________________ ________________
INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 3
“LOOK FOR IT!”
Directions: Look for at least 5 words related to deodorant and talcum powder. Write a
brief description for each of your answers.
A F D C N F Z R H B H A S P
F I L L E R X E U N U S D R
B X S W E R C A W O M I A O
T A P R H G V L E P E L S P
A T O T G R B C R I C I B E
L I K Y F A N O T L T C E L
C V U U D N M H Y W A O S L
C E T R I C L O S A N N T A
D S J I S E L L U T T S O N
F G H O A S P S I E S A S T
C O L O R A N T S R A S F S
P R E S E R V A T I V E S I
WORD DESCRIPTION
1. ________________________ - __________________________________
2. ________________________ - __________________________________
3. ________________________ - __________________________________
4. ________________________ - __________________________________
5. ________________________ - __________________________________
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INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT 3
“YOU COMPLETE ME”
Directions: Complete the paragraphs below by supplying the correct words from the box.
Answer the guide questions that follow.
mineral asbestos
hydrous magnesium silicate
talcum powder antiperspirants
QUESTIONS:
1. What are the chemical components of talcum powder?
2. How will you describe the use of talcum powder in cosmetics?
3. What are the possible negative effects of using cosmetics?
Directions: Carefully read each statement that describes the concepts presented in this
module. Rate the level of your mastery in each concepts by choosing
numbers from the scale.
Scale Level of Mastery Description
5 High Mastery I understand all the topics presented with no mistakes.
4 Mastery I understand most of the topics presented with small mistakes
3 Approaching Mastery I understand most of the topics but I still need a little more
practice.
2 Low Mastery I have basic understanding of the topics, but I still need to review
and retake some concepts.
1 No Mastery I have not showed mastery with most of the topics. I need to
review and retake most of the concepts.
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Concepts in this Module Scale
1. I can identify the different chemical ingredients found in 1 2 3 4 5
deodorant and talcum powder.
2. I can describe the uses of the different chemical ingredients 1 2 3 4 5
found in deodorant and talcum powder.
3. I can identify some possible health and environmental risks 1 2 3 4 5
caused by the chemical ingredients found in deodorant and tal-
cum powder
4. I can explain some possible health and environmental risks 1 2 3 4 5
caused by the chemical ingredients found in deodorant and tal-
cum powder
5. I appreciate the importance of having knowledge and aware- 1 2 3 4 5
ness about the chemicals found in cosmetics.
What I Can Do
Direction: Create a SLOGAN that will show the importance of having knowledge and
awareness about the chemicals found in cosmetic products.
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Evaluation 4 2 1
Criteria Very
Excellent Satisfactory Fair
satisfactory
Several of the One or two of the The graphics No graphics
graphics used on graphics used on are made by made by the
the slogan reflect the slogan reflect the student but student are
an exceptional student creativity are based on included.
Originality degree of in their creation the designs or
student creativity and/or display. ideas of
in their creation others.
and/or display.
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Assessment
Directions: Read the following questions carefully and choose the letter of the correct
answer.
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6. Which of the following chemical ingredients might cause drying out and irritation
of skin?
a. alcohols c. parabens
b. butane d. triclosan
10. Which of the following substances can extend the shelf life of the product?
a. b. c. d.
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14. What is the role of antibacterial ingredients in deodorant product?
a. It improves the product’s consistency.
b. It kills bacteria and prevent the production of smelly compounds.
c. It makes the color look appealing.
d. It prevents the product from drying out.
Directions: Make an interview with someone who uses a deodorant or talcum powder.
Use the questions below as your guide.
QUESTIONS:
6. Have you experienced any negative effects upon using the product?
If yes, explain your answer.
______________________________________________________
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WHAT I KNOW INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 3
1. D Answers may vary
2. C
3. D INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT 3
4. A 1. mineral
5. B 2. hydrous magnesium silicate
6. B 3. talcum powder
7. A 4. antiperspirant
8. B 5. asbestos
9. B
10. D Guide Questions:
11. C Answers may vary
12. D
13. A WHAT I CAN DO
14. A Answers may vary
15. B
ASSESSMENT
WHAT’S IN 1. C
Answers may vary 2. C
3. D
WHAT’S NEW 4. C
Answers may vary 5. B
6. B
WHAT’S MORE 7. A
8. B
INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 1 9. B
1. WATER 10. D
2. FIXATIVES 11. D
3. FRAGRANCES 12. D
4. ANTIBACTERIAL 13. B
5. PRESERVATIVES 14. B
15. D
INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT 1
1. TRUE
2. PROPELLLANTS
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. FILLER
INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 2
1. can dry out and irritate the skin
2. can cause allergies, may be carcinogenic, show weak
hormone-disrupting behavior
3. could contribute to the development of resistant
bacteria, Possible hormone-disrupting behavior (found in
animal studies)
4. can cause allergies
5. can cause frostbite if sprayed for too long (caused by
rapid cooling of the propellant during expansion)
INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT 2
1. Fragrance - cover unpleasant smell
2. Antibacterial - kill bacteria and prevent the production
of smelly compounds
3. Moisturizer and skin conditioning agents - soothe and
soften the skin/ Humectants - prevent the product from
drying out
4. Moisturizer and skin conditioning agents - soothe and
soften the skin
5. Propellants - carry the product to the skin (only in
spray)
Answer Key
References
Drug Watch. Accessed January 15, 2021. https://www.drugwatch.com/talcum-powder/
ScienceDirect I Science, Health and Medical Journals, Full Text Articles and Books.
Accessed January 15, 2021. https://www.geology.com/minerals/talcs.html
Chemistry Views. Accessed January 15, 2021. https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/
ezine/11012500/The_Chemistry_of_Deodorants.html
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