Bithional has antiseptic properties and so it is added to soaps to reduce the bad odour produced by bacterial decomposition of organic matter on the skin that is to keep us fresh.

Laundry soaps contain a mixture of soap (sodium stearate), builders (sodium carbonate) and rosin. Rosin is used as because it makes the soap lather well.

Sodium lauryl sulphate also known as Sodium dodecyl sulphate, is a widely used surfactant in cleaning products, cosmetics, and personal care products. It is a highly effective anionic surfactant used to remove oily stains and residues.