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Soap Makers Did You Celebrate?

Read on to see what anniversary occurred this past weekend.

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By: Christine Esposito

Editor-in-Chief

This past weekend, August 22 to be exact, marked a milestone in the sector: On Aug. 22, 1865, the first liquid soap was patented by William Sheppard.

The formula flowed from mixing a pound of regular soap with 100 pounds of ammonia solution, then dissolving it in water to the consistency of molasses. 

Today, liquid hands soaps represent an almost $700 million category in mass market outlets alone. Happi will cover the personal cleanser sector in November. You can read last year's update here.

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