Arthur Julius invented wet wipes in 1957, trademarked Wet-Nap name in 1958. Ninety percent of wet wipes are made from polyester or polypropylene. Product is moistened with water or other liquids for various uses
Colorless, viscous liquid with formula N(CH2CH2OH)3. Produced from ethylene oxide and aqueous ammonia reaction. Approximately 150,000 tonnes produced in 1999
Dishwashing liquid evolved from washing soda before detergents were invented. Modern dishwashing detergents contain surfactants and water as main ingredients. Surfactants reduce water surface tension and remove grease and food particles
Personal care products clean and protect body parts for hygiene and health. Toiletries form narrower category for basic daily hygiene. Cosmetics enhance appearance, pharmaceuticals are not personal care. Global market size several hundred billion US Dollars
Sodium percarbonate (Na2H3CO6) is a colorless crystalline solid. Contains 32.5% hydrogen peroxide by weight. First prepared by Ukrainian chemist Sebastian Tanatar in 1899. Has orthorhombic crystal structure at room temperature
ADA-approved toothpastes must contain fluoride and be free of sugar. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) acts as a detergent and creates foam. Three types of fluoride: stannous, sodium, and sodium monofluorophosphate