Classifying

Household
Materials
Prepared by:
Ramirez
Teacher I

Myrrh Estela

There are thousands of household

materials available today. There are
materials used in cleaning the house.
They are used to get rid of harmful
bacteria and other microorganisms
that cause diseases. While some of
these household materials are
effective and safe to use, there are
also those that are toxic and
poisonous. It is important that you
know how to classify and use
materials properly.

1. Food Preservatives and Additives

Food preservatives are substances
that are used to prevent the action of the
agents of spoilage such as bacteria,
molds, yeasts and insects.
Preservatives such as sodium nitrate,
sodium benzoate and sorbic acid are
used to preserve food packed in cans,
bottles or even in plastics.
Additive enhances the taste and color
of food.
Examples: - achuete

- Tartrazine in packed and bottled juices

and ice cream
- Bromate in pandesal
- Salitre in hotdog, corned beef and
luncheon meat
2. Housekeeping Materials
a. Antiseptic kills germs and prevents
them from spreading diseases.
- soap, shampoo, detergents

b. Pesticides contain chemicals that are

harmful to insects and other pests.
Herbicides are chemical preparations
that kill weeds.
Fungicides kill fungi and molds.
Streptomycin are example of
fungicide applied on the skin to kill the
fungus that causes skin diseases like
tinea flava.
Insecticides kill insects.

3. Synthetic Materials are materials

created artificially using chemicals. Some
of them are come from carbon, hydrogen,
nitrogen and oxygen. Through chemical
processes, they are changed into new
substances.
Example: plastic
4. Paint is a mixture of coloring matter
with a suitable liquid, that forms a dry
coat when spread over a surface. It
prevent rusting. I also beautify and help
protect things from wear and tear.

5. Solvent is a substance, often a liquid,

that dissolves other substances.
Examples: Water - universal solvent
Thinner used to remove paint
Vinegar and calamansi extract used
to remove stains in clothes
Muriatic acid effective solvent in
removing stains in kitchen sinks and
bathroom tiles.
Acetone used to remove nail polish
Alcohol used to remove permanent ink
on a white board

PESTICIDES

Baygon
Raid

SOAP

Dove
Surf
Tide
Champio
n
Safeguar
d

PAINT

Boysen
Dutchbo
y
Paint

SOLVENT

Acetone
Solvent

OTHER
MATERIALS
Nylon
Palmolive
Bleach
Plates
Plastics
jewelry

Write

if the statement is true and

if false:

_F_ 1. Pesticides are used to kill weeds.

_T_ 2.Skin disorders can be healed using
skin care products.
_F_ 3.Termites and cockroaches can be
destroyed using herbicides.
_T_ 4.Some insects can harm people
because they carry diseases.
_T_ 5.Care should be taken when using
pesticides because they can also be
harmful to humans.

Evaluation:
Match column A with column B.
___ 1. prevent spoilage of food
a.
Additives
___ 2. prevent things from rusting
b.
Detergents
___ 3. remove tough grease and
c.
Fungicides
stains on clothes
d.
insecticides
___ 4. made by the actions of
e.
paints

___ 6. kill insects

i. soaps
___ 7. kill pests that destroy j. solvents
crops
k. synthetics
___ 8. used to dissolve other
substances
___ 9. artificially made from chemicals
___ 10. antiseptics used for cleaning hair

Evaluation:
Match column A with column B.
___
a.
G 1. prevent spoilage of food
Additives
E
___
b.
B 2. prevent things from rusting
Detergents
___
c.
I 3. remove tough grease and
Fungicides
stains on clothes
d.
insecticides
A
___ 4. made by the actions of
e.
paints

D 6. kill insects
___
i. soaps
F 7. kill pests that destroy j. solvents
___
crops
k. synthetics
J 8. used to dissolve other
___
substances
K 9. artificially made from chemicals
___
___
H 10. antiseptics used for cleaning hair