Kemtec™ Shampoo Evaluation Kit

Description

Includes

Evaporating dishes, pH strips, blank labels, shampoo label, jar with lid, copper shot, ink, instructor manual, student data sheets, SDS

Requires

Heat lamp or hot plate, stopwatches, lab glassware and six brands of shampoo

Students examine different brands of shampoo and choose between products based on their own scientific and economic evaluations.

• Comparisons in this activity include pH, viscosity, percent solids, foam generation, foam retention and ink dispersion
• Detergent micelles and the hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties of cationic and anionic detergents are investigated
• Students perform cost analysis on the shampoos
• Grades 8-12
• Class size: 24 students

Specifications

• Product Type: Shampoo Evaluation Kit
• Grade: 8 to 12
• For Use With (Application): Make and test shampoos in the classroom
• Includes: Evaporating dishes, ph paper, blank labels for bottles, shampoo label, plastic jars with lid, copper shot, india ink, instructor manual, student data sheets, methods of assessment manual, special needs materials, msds