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Works explorer

New detergents

United Kingdom, 1950
film

Detergents are agents used with water for washing purposes - soap being a common form. Here is explained why a detergent is necessary to effectively remove di..

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Outline of detergency

United Kingdom, 1962
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Chemistry of soapless detergents

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Soap production and cleansing action

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Hard water

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Petroleum's progress

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Petrochemicals

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Dishwashing by hand

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Manufacture of soap

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Soap: how it is made

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United Kingdom, 1957
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Equipment

United States, 1950
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Good cleaning fun: housework down the years

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Pattern for chemicals

United Kingdom, 1950
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Water

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Distillation

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