Innovating Science Properties of Shampoo Kit

Different shampoos are manufactured from a variety of ingredients to perform a variety of tasks. In this investigation, students will not only learn about the role of several shampoo ingredients, but also test several properties of different shampoos which are included in the kit. Students will determine the relative viscosity, pH, flash-foam formation and retention, oil emulsification, and contaminant-dispersion abilities of different shampoos. Kit contains enough materials for fifteen groups. Teacher?s Manual and Student Study Guide copymasters are included.

What's in the Box?

• 1 bottle Shampoo #1 (30mL)


• 1 bottle Shampoo #2 (30mL)


• 1 bottle Shampoo #3 (30mL)


• 1 bottle black ink, 10% (30mL)


• 1 bottle vegetable oil (30mL)


• 50 universal indicator strips


• 45 graduated plastic pipettes


• 25 copper balls


• 45 disposable medicine cups


• 45 polystyrene test tubes


• 3 plastic centrifuge tubes


• Teacher’s manual, student study guide copymasters, and safety data sheets