Every day, people purchase products and pay absolutely no heed to what components may or may not be mixed into them, or how harmful the ingredients might prove to be. Among the shelves and rows of items in grocery stores and corner stores, there are countless types of hair spray. Now that the aerosol sprays no longer harm the Ozone layer, most people assume that the products are completely safe, and fail to consider what the sprays are comprised of. This essay will take a deeper look at the substances inside of Tresemme Tres Two Extra Hold Hair Spray, their functions, and their effects.
The first-listed and most prevalent component of the Hairy Spray is Denatured Alcohol, which is used to deposit the fixatives onto the hair. The formula for Den. Alcohol is C2H6O, and it was designed to bear a bad taste in order to discourage ingestion. With a boiling point of 147°F in its liquid state, the covalent chemical of Denatured Alcohol is incredibly volatile, with an LEL of 1.00. Not only that,
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Vinyl Acetate’s covalent chemical formula is C12-H22-O2.C4-H6-O2.C4-H6-O2)x-, and it has a boiling point of 162°F in its liquid state. The chemical is soluble in cold water, and appears clear to light yellow. The odor varies from sweet to sharp. Vinyl Acetate is inflammable, and side effects include irritation of the skin, eyes, and lungs. It is toxic if ingested, and can permeate the skin. It can also cause the inflammation of the eye.
Octylacrylamide acts as the fourth most-prevalent component in hair spray, and is used as a non-clogging, quick drying agent, which holds the hair in place. The substance is covalent, with a chemical formula of C36H64O10 and slight solubility. Octylacrylamide is a white-to-off-white coloured solid with an ammonia-like odor. It can cause eye irritation, skin irritation, respiratory irritation, nausea, and dizziness. It is also hazardous when
The primary goal of this laboratory project was to identify an unknown compound and determine its chemical and physical properties. First the appearance, odor, solubility, and conductivity of the compound were observed and measured so that they could be compared to those of known compounds. Then the cation present in the compound was identified using the flame test. The identity of the anion present in the compound was deduced through a series of chemical tests (Cooper, 2009).
Biological waxes are esters of long-chain (C14 to C36) saturated and unsaturated fatty acids with long-chain (C16 to C30) alcohols. Their melting points (60 to 100 _C) are generally higher than those of triacylglycerols.In plankton, the free-floating microorganism sat the bottom of the food chain for marine animals, and waxes are the chief storage form of metabolic fuel. Waxes also serve a diversity of other functions related to their water-repellent properties and their firm consistency. Certain skin glands of vertebrates secrete waxes to protect hair and skin and keep it pliable, lubricated, and waterproof. Birds, particularly waterfowl, secrete waxes from their preen glands to keep their feathers water-repellent. The shiny leaves of holly, rhododendrons, poison ivy, and many tropical plants are coated with a thick layer of waxes, which prevents excessive evaporation of water and protects against parasites. Biological waxes find a variety of applications in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and other industries. Lanolin (from lamb’s wool), beeswax carnauba wax (from a Brazilian palm tree), and wax extracted from spermaceti oil (from whales ;)
Highly addictive can slow one’s breathing to dangerous levels, including accidental overdose, particularly dangerous when used in combination with alcohol.
Did you know, the personal care products you use every day have dozens of toxic chemicals that link to cancer, asthma, learning disabilities, and more? A campaign community working to build a healthier planet called The Story of Stuff and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, created a seven minute film called Chemicals in Beauty Products: The Story of Cosmetics. The purpose of this campaign film is to inform its viewers, specifically women and moms, about the toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo, that we may not know about. It addresses the top harmful chemicals that we are putting into our bodies, the products they are most likely found in, and
Isopentyl acetate, "banana oil", is a naturally occurring compound that possesses a distinctive odor. It is found in bananas, as well as many other organisms.
Welcome to the 60’s, a time of sky-high hairdos, colorful clothing and jivin’ music. But beyond all the glitz and glamour of the era, segregation and discrimination is ever present in the city of Baltimore, until one big girl with even bigger ideas challenges the norm. In an infectious production of “Hairspray,” Thomas S. Wootton High School had the audience tapping their toes and moving to the beat all evening.
"Toxic Chemicals Used in Salon Products." Women's Voices For The Earth. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Apr. 2014. .
I attended the Broadway show entitled "Hairspray." The show was performed at Neil Simon Theatre in New York City. The setting of the play took place in Baltimore in 1962. At the beginning of the play, we are led to believe that the main idea is about a teenage girl who is struggling to become popular and famous. The main character Tracy Turnblad, who is played by Shannon Durig, is a young, overweight, teenage girl.
...lead to brain damage and make a person moody and can also lead to death.
dangerous for the body, and can many times lead to being very ill or death.
...rous and damaging to a person causing life time effects such as liver cancer or maybe even a tumor.
“The Shampoo” by Elizabeth Bishop was written near the beginning of Bishop’s residence in Brazil and is a direct homage to her lover Lota. Even though Lota is not directly addressed in the poem, an earlier draft of the poem reveals a connection to her longtime lover. Bishop uses the mundane act of washing a loved one’s hair as the basis for a brilliant meditation on the nature and progression of time. In “The Shampoo” Elizabeth Bishop uses imagery of nature, metaphor of time, and deliberate diction to compare the gradual movements in nature over time with the process of aging. Bishop draws a contrast between the process of aging and the timeless relationship she has with
Have you ever looked in the mirror and seen many white flakes in your hair? That is a sign you have trouble with dandruff. There have been many shampoos that have been created like Dove, Suave, and Pantene. Every shampoo brand has a different way of using ads to persuade buyers, but one shampoo who is made for men, guarantees greatness, and not dandruff is Head & shoulders. This advertisement is found in the Sports illustrated magazine. Head & shoulders advertisement effectively persuades its target audience to purchase their shampoo through the use of ethos, logos, and pathos.
The chemical has colorless liquid, with characteristic odor. A harmful contamination of the air will be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20'C.
It is time, at last, to speak the truth about toxic chemicals behind personal care and beauty products. The daily products of an average person consists of face wash, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, floss, toothpaste, and deodorant. Surprisingly, all of these products listed contain toxic chemicals that are harmful to our body. If we use these products to maintain our hygiene, does that mean we are not clean without these products? For example, a common shampoo many people use is Head and Shoulders. However, do we know if the shampoo is cleaning our hair from beginning to end or is it damaging our hair? How often do you read the ingredients labeled on your personal care products and wonder if they are safe to use? More importantly, if you