I NEED THIS URGENTLY 4 MY ASSIGNMENT!!!
why is Lauramidopropyl Betaine used in dishwashers?

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prakharluv · Answer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocamidopropyl_betaine#Specifications_and_properties

rane · Answer

bt why is it used in dishwasher detergents?

prakharluv · Answer

sorry I have no idea about this topic..... :-(

rane · Answer

thank anyway

rane · Answer

@jim_thompson5910  @.Sam.  @ganeshie8 

can you's people please help

rane · Answer

i need this urgently!!!!!!!!

.sam. · Answer

I have no idea on this topic as well :\

rane · Answer

r u serious

rane · Answer

thank u anyway

.sam. · Answer

There's an explanation here http://chemicalland21.com/specialtychem/perchem/LAURAMIDOPROPYL%20BETAINE.htm

rane · Answer

bt it doesn't really expalain why is it used in detergents

.sam. · Answer

Maybe it has something to do with the pH and buffers and zwitterions of Lauramidopropyl Betaine

rane · Answer

may be but still answer to this is very hard

.sam. · Answer

Ah, detergents have hydrophobic and hydrophilic molecular chains, the hydrophobic hydrocarbons are repelled by water, but are attracted to oil and grease. The hydrophilic end of the same molecule means that one end of the molecule will be attracted to water, while the other side is binding to oil.
And zwitterions are neutral ions, just like phospholipid molecules. Do you agree?

rane · Answer

so..... how does it link to my q'

chmvijay · Answer

LOL @.Sam.

.sam. · Answer

Lauramidopropyl Betaine is a zwitterion

.sam. · Answer

These are just some ideas