Soaps and Detergents | Classification and Application of ...
Soaps are effective as ingestible antidotes in acid- or heavy metal poisoning. Special metallic soaps (made from soap and heavier metals) are used as additives in inks, paints, polishes and as lubricants. What is Detergent? Detergents are cleansing agents that combine with impurities, oils and dirt to make them more soluble.