Vocab list #2
an alpha hydroxy acid used in exfoliation and to lower the PH of products
glycolic acid
rapid oxidation of a substance accompanied by the production of heat and light
combustion
substance that causes cancer
carcinogen
liquids that are mutually soluble, meaning that they can be mixed
miscible
colorless gas with a pungent odor that is composed of hydrogen and nitrogen
ammonia
also known as redox
oxidation-reduction
special type of oil used in hair conditioners, water-resistant lubricants for the skin, and nail polish dryers
silicones
material that is capable of igniting and burning
flammable
a substance that causes an increase in cellular mutations, MAY cause cancer
mutagen
safety information about products known as SDS
safety data sheets
prolonged, repeated, or long-term exposure that can cause sensitivity
overexposure
colorless liquid or white crystals with a strong unpleasant odor that is used in permanent waving solutions
thioglycolic acid
alcohols that evaporate easily
volatile alcohols
material that is capable of burning
combustible
abbreviation of potential hydrogen
PH
very strong alkali used in chemical products and cleaners
sodium hydroxide
when acids are mixed with alkalis in equal proportions, balancing the total PH and forming water and a salt
acid-alkali neutralization reactions
substance that releases oxygen
oxidizing agent
alkaline substances used to neutralize acids or raise the PH of many hair products
alkanolamines
substance that adds hydrogen to a chemical compound or subtracts oxygen from the compound
reducing agent
a solution that has PH above 7
alkaline solution
abbreviated AHAs; acids derived from plants
alpha hydroxy acids
sweet, colorless, oily substance used as a solvent and as a moisturizer in skin and body creams
glycerin
abbreviated VOCs; compounds that contain carbon and evaporate very easily
volatile organic compounds
a solution that has a PH below 7
acidic solution