Transparent soaps (e.g. Pears) are
(A) Usually soft soap (made from coconut oil) in which cane sugar &
alcohol are added and finally washed with methylated spirit to achieve
transparency
(B) Metallic soaps with frothing agent and free Stearic acid to achieve
transparency
(C) Metallic soaps with frothing agent from which glycerine has not been
recovered
(D) None of these

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) Usually soft soap (made from coconut oil) in which cane sugar &
alcohol are added and finally washed with methylated spirit to achieve
transparency

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