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synthetic detergent

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synthetic detergent [sin′thed·ik di′tər·jənt]
(materials)
A liquid or solid material able to dissolve oily materials and disperse them (or emulsify them) in water. Also known as syndet.


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Products with such a high percentage of water and a synthetic detergent are being marketed as organic even though, according to the National Organic Program, one may not count the water when calculating organic percentages to determine eligibility for organic status.
Peelu Toothpaste, which comes in Spearmint, Cinnamon and Peppermint flavors, uses peelu, a vegetable fiber, as an abrasive and glycerine as a cleanser, rather than a synthetic detergent ($5.
capacity soap dispenser (model B-2014) with a new, vandal-resistant, low profile valve for dispensing liquid and lotion soaps, and synthetic detergents.
 
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