02284cam a22003253u 4500 21724 UtSlPG 20260610133511.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 09022036 UtSlPG en iso639-1 TP Simmons, W. H. (William Herbert), 1880-1960 The handbook of soap manufacture Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-06-07 Produced by Ben Beasley, Richard Prairie, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Million Book Project.) "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.) Original publication data not identified Soap Appleton, H. A. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21724 62870 62870