Properties of Shampoo

Product Code : SLE/CH/172

Properties of Shampoo (Product Code: SLE/CH/172) turns an everyday bathroom product into a structured chemistry investigation: students learn what several common shampoo ingredients do, then compare three different shampoos for viscosity, pH, foaming, oil handling and dirt dispersion. It suits middle and secondary school chemistry and is a practical science kit for students in India studying mixtures, surfactants and consumer chemistry. The kit is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala.

Specifications

ParameterDetail
Properties testedRelative viscosity, pH, flash-foam formation and retention, oil emulsification, contaminant-dispersion ability
Shampoos suppliedThree different shampoos (#1, #2, #3), 30 ml each
Class capacityEnough materials for fifteen groups
DocumentationTeacher’s Manual and Student Study Guide copymasters

Kit contents:

  • 30 ml Shampoo #1
  • 1 x 30 ml Shampoo #2
  • 1 x 30 ml Shampoo #3
  • 45 Disposable Medicine Cups
  • 45 Polystyrene Test Tubes
  • 3 Plastic Centrifuge Tube
  • 1 x 30 ml Ink, Black, 10%
  • 1 x 30 ml Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Pkg/50 Universal Indicator Strips
  • 1 Pkg/45 Graduated Plastic Pipettes
  • 1 Pkg/25 Copper Balls

Typical Use

Each group works through a set of short stations. Universal indicator strips give a quick pH reading for each shampoo, and the results often surprise students who assume all shampoos are neutral. Shaking a measured amount in a test tube shows how much foam forms at once and how long it lasts, while adding vegetable oil shows which formulation holds oil in an emulsion best. A few drops of the black ink act as simulated dirt, so the class can see which shampoo keeps the contaminant spread through the water instead of letting it settle.

Relative viscosity is compared by timing a copper ball as it falls through each shampoo, giving a numerical result that can be graphed. Because every test uses small volumes dispensed with graduated pipettes, groups get comparable data and clean-up is quick. For extension work, students can bring a shampoo from home and test it against the three supplied samples, checking each reading with pH indicator paper or the strips provided.

Supplier

The kit is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, a company headquartered in Ambala, Haryana, whose ScienceLab brand covers ready-to-teach chemistry investigations as well as the glassware and apparatus schools use every day. Visit our company profile to learn how we work with schools and colleges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which shampoos come in the kit?
Three different shampoos, labelled #1, #2 and #3, each in a 30 ml quantity. Brand names are not listed in our product details, so ask through our contact page if you need them.

What properties do students measure?
Relative viscosity, pH, flash-foam formation and retention, oil emulsification and the ability to disperse a contaminant.

How many groups does one kit serve?
There are enough materials for fifteen groups, including 45 medicine cups, 45 polystyrene test tubes and 45 graduated plastic pipettes.

What are the copper balls used for?
They serve as falling objects for comparing the relative viscosity of the shampoos; the Teacher’s Manual sets out the procedure.

Are any hazardous chemicals involved?
The listed contents are shampoos, ink, vegetable oil and indicator strips, but normal lab practice still applies: wear eye protection, avoid getting shampoo in the eyes and wipe up spills promptly because they are slippery.

Can you quote for several schools at once?
Yes. Send the number of kits and delivery points through our contact page; we supply institutions in India and international markets.

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To price Properties of Shampoo for your department, contact us through the contact page or add the kit to the enquiry cart along with any racks or indicator paper you need.

Last updated: 24 September 2026

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