AP-42, CH 6.8: Soap And Detergents
6.8 Soap And Detergents 6.8.1 General 6.8.1.1 Soap Manufacturing1,3,6-The term "soap" refers to a particular type of detergent in which the water-solubilized group is carboxylate and the positive ion is usually sodium or potassium. The largest soap market is bar soap used for personal bathing.