Published September 1984. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
One purpose of this study was to evaluate three commercial
detergents by comparing their removals at 70 and 120°F. of palmitic
acid and clay components of a simulated natural soil which had been
applied to wool yarns by immersion and abrasion methods. These
detergents were a built soap and two...