The handbook of soap manufacture by W. H. Simmons and H. A. Appleton
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"The Handbook of Soap Manufacture" by W. H. Simmons and H. A. Appleton is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive guide details the processes involved in the manufacturing of household and toilet soaps, reflecting advancements in the soap industry up to that point. The book is particularly geared towards individuals in the soap-making industry, emphasizing the importance of understanding both the theoretical and practical aspects of soap
production. At the start of the handbook, the authors set the stage for the intricate world of soap making, beginning with a historical overview of the industry's evolution from rudimentary methods to more scientific processes. They discuss the definition of soap, its chemical properties, and its detergent action, while introducing terminology and concepts fundamental to the field. The authors note the necessity of a solid grasp of chemistry for those in the industry to stay competitive, hoping to make the work accessible to both seasoned professionals and novices interested in learning about soap manufacture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Simmons, W. H. (William Herbert), 1880-1960 |
|---|---|
| Author | Appleton, H. A. |
| LoC No. | 09022036 |
| Title | The handbook of soap manufacture |
| Credits |
Produced by Ben Beasley, Richard Prairie, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Million Book Project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TP: Technology: Chemical technology |
| Subject | Soap |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21724 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21724-6 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2519 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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