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Jansen Banashak

Mrs. Miller

English 12

19 February 2024

Chloroacetic Acid In Everyday Life

I. Introduction

A.-Chloroacetic acid plays a vital role in a wide range of products from crop

protection to hair thickening personal hygiene products.

B. Chloroacetic acid is a chemical that shows up in a lot of everyday products

like pool maintenance and hair care items, playing roles like adjusting water pH in

pools and contributing to hair treatments.

C. Chloroacetic acid is used in many pharmaceutical products around the world.

D. Chloroacetic acid helps balance pH levels in swimming pools to make it safer

and more fun.

E. Chloroacetic acid is in many hair and body soap products to make your hair

thicker and your skin more healthy.

II. It's in Your Medicine Cabinet

A. Wart Remover
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1. Chloroacetic acid is the main thing in those wart removal creams. It works

by killing the wart right at its core and breaking down the skin cells gone

bad.

2. Studies show that it's super effective, making warts disappear without

having to go to the doctor.

B. Battles Acne

1. Chloroacetic acid is also found in some acne treatments, helping to

keep your skin clear by fighting off the bacteria that cause

breakouts.

2. It doesn't just kill bacteria it also helps in peeling off dead skin, making

sure your pores aren't full of dirt and oil.

C. Used In Many OTC Products

1. Chloroacetic acid is used in many over the counter medicines such as

ibuprofen, synthetic caffeine, vitamin b6, and diclofenac sodium salt.

2. All of these products help with many different sicknesses and play a big

role in many people's lives.

III. Keeping Your Pool Clean

A. Killing Algae

1. If you've got a pool, chloroacetic acid might be keeping it clean.

It's used in some pool treatments to prevent algae from turning

your pool fully green.

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2. It is very effective but doesn't mess with the pH levels a lot so

you can still swim in your pool.

B. Bacterias Gone

1.. Besides just algae this chemical helps in keeping the pool free

from harmful bacteria, making sure your pool is safe.

2. It's like a cleaning crew in your pool, making sure the water is

clean and safe for everyone.

C. Keeps Swimmers Comfortable

1. Chloroacetic acid keeps the pH levels of the water stable so

swimmers eyes and skin doesnt get irritated.

2. This makes public and private pools safer and more fun.

IV. It's in Your Hair Products

A. No Dry Hair

1. Chloroacetic acid plays a role in adjusting the pH level of some hair care

products, making your hair brighter.

2. By balancing the pH, it helps in keeping your scalp healthy too.

B. . Skin Care

1..In some skin care products, chloroacetic acid helps to gently

clean the skin, giving you glow without hard scrubbing.

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2. It also has glycerin, a key moisturizing ingredient,to help keep

your skin hydrated.

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V.Conclusion

A. Chloroacetic acid plays a big part in keeping you and your pool and even your

hair looking fresh and clean.

B. This outline helps explain the everyday uses of chloroacetic acid.

Works Cited

B. Espino, Maria Pythias, and Jamie P. Mendoza.

https://www.journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/sciencediliman/article/view/4162/3768

“Chloroacetic Acid: Introduction, Properties, Structure, Uses.” Testbook,

https://testbook.com/chemistry/chloroacetic-acid

National Library of Medicine.

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Chloroacetic-acid

New Jersey Gov.

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https://www.nj.gov/health/eoh/rtkweb/documents/fs/0373.pdf

PCC Group.

https://www.products.pcc.eu/en/blog/from-shampoo-to-glyphosate-or-where-monochloro

acetic-acid-is-used/