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Who am I?
Risks
Benefits
Chemicals
Bonus
100
I am a colorless gas and is generally nonflammable. I am an alkaline substance with a pH around 10.6 to 11.6 I can irritate your eyes, throat, and nose when inhaled. In high concentrations, I can induce severe coughing and choking fits. Who am I?
Ammonia
100
What does "carcinogenic" mean?
It is a substance that is involved in causing cancer.
100
Name an effective alternative to artificial hair dyes?
Henna, Ammonia free hair dye, Temporary hair dye.
100
What chemical is an allergen?
PPD
100
Name a company that uses artificial ingredients even though it has the word "Herbal" in it?
Herbal Essences
200
I am commonly known as PPD and C6H8N2. I am a type of coal tar and turns purple to black in the air. I am becoming less and less common since people are allergic to me. Who am I? (Double the points if you can say the chemical right)
p-Paraphenylenediamine
200
Name two chemicals that you should avoid.
- Coal tar - Para-phenylenediamine (PPD) - Ammonia - DMDM Hydantoin - Lead Acetate - Resorcinol 4-ABP
200
How is henna a natural conditioner?
It cools the scalp and provides volume and strength
200
Are there any hair dyes which do not cause allergic reactions?
No there is not since odds are someone will be allergic to any of the ingredients in any product.
200
True or False is artificial hair dye good for your hair?
False. Artificial hair dyes contain many chemicals that are bad for your hair and health.
300
I am considered carcinogenic after oxidization since I am linked to increasing the occurrence of various forms of cancer. Who am I?
PPD (Para-phenylenediamine)
300
What is made from petroleum and is considered a human carcinogen?
Coal Tar
300
How is ammonia free hair dye good for your hair?
- no harsh side effects on your hair - makes hair healthier and shinier - great for dry and frizzy hair
300
What are 3 main chemicals used in permanent hair dyes?
Hydrogen Peroxide, Ammonia, PPD
300
What chemical lightens your hair (bleaches it)?
Hydrogen Peroxide
400
I use organic colors which work at a lower pH value.
Ammonia free hair color
400
What chemicals are considered "carcinogenic"?
- Coal Tar [PPD] - DMDM Hydantoin - Lead Acetate - Resorcinol - 4-ABP
400
What is easy to use and wash off.
Temporary hair dye
400
What are coupling agents?
They are chemicals which react with primary intermediates, so dye molecules are created.
400
What chemical combined creates a greenish- yellow color?
Resorcinol
500
I am an unstable colorless compound, classified as a weak acid. Who am I?
Hydrogen Peroxide
500
What is considered hazardous to aquatic life where the dye is made?
Resorcinol
500
What hair dye protects your skeletal skin?
Ammonia free hair color
500
Name the chemical formula for PPD
C6H8N2
500
Name 5 different hair dye companies? (double the points if you can name 10)
- Revlon - Garnier - L'Oreal - Herbal Essence - John Frieda - Clairol - Naturtint - TRESemmé - Marc Anthony - Just for Men - Eco Colors