COURSE

DETAILS

CODE

SGC/ADCHM/CDL/2023

TITLE

Chemistry in day-to-day life

TOTAL NO OF HOURS

30

COURSE   OUTCOMES

1

Understand the importance of chemistry in everyday life and apply knowledge of chemistry to improve quality of life.

2

The students should learn fundamentals of detergents and surfactants.

3

Determine the purity of oils and fats.

4

Awareness regarding composition of dyes.

5

Recognize the synthesis, classification and applications of dye.

6

Explain the nature of cosmetics and their impacts on human health.

7

Develop practical skills and apply the knowledge acquired to solve problems.

Unit 1: Soaps and Detergents (9 Hrs)

• Soaps – Introduction. Liquid soap. TFM and grades of soaps. Bathing bars. Cleansing action of soap.

• Detergents - Introduction. Types of detergents - anionic, cationic, non-ionic and amphoteric detergents. Common detergent additives. Enzymes used in commercial detergents. Comparison between soaps and detergents. Environmental aspects.

Unit 2: Oils and fats (3 Hrs)

• Oils and fats: Composition of edible oils, detection of purity, rancidity of fats and oil.
• Tests for adulterants like aregemone oil and mineral oils.

Unit 3: Dyes (3 Hrs)

•  Colour and constitution (electronic concept). Classification of dyes. Methods of applying

                dyes to the fabrics.

• A general study of azo dyes, Mordant brown, Congo red and methyl organe.

Unit 4. Cosmetics (5 Hrs)

• Basic concepts-composition and classification of creams-sunscreen and suntan lotions- deodorants, talcum powder- dentifiers, lipsticks, oils, face creams, toilet powder, skin products, dental cosmetics, hair dyes, shaving cream, shampoo.

Theory / Lecture Hours:

20 hrs

Practical / Tutorial / Lecture Hours:

10 hrs

Total Hours:

30 hrs