Question 72 In the environment, nonyl phenols are degradation products of what t

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Question 72

In the environment, nonyl phenols are degradation products of what types of chemical products? Triclosan has endocrine activity. What is the primary use of this compound in consumer products? What are the three main classes of surfactants? What two types of chemical behavior are combined into every surfactant? Why is possible that so many different specific chemical molecules have seen use as surfactants? Why do soap molecules tend to accumulate at the air/water surface? Exactly how does a surfactant work as a "dispersant" for oil or grease? This is a sodium laureth sulfate molecule. It has the chemical features of two types of surfactant built in... what are they?

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Triclosan is primarily used as an antibacterial and antifungal agent found in consumer products, including toothpaste, soaps, detergents.

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