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In this video we explore the history of soap waterproofing methods, using sodium stearate to form hydrophobic coatings with a variety of metal salts. Linked below are the books referenced in this video:

Waterproofing Textile Fabrics: play.google.com/books/reader?id=fghLAAAAMAAJ&pg=GBS.PA40&hl=en

The Waterproofing of Fabrics: google.com/books/edition/The_Waterproofing_of_Fabrics/UrhLAAAAIAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1

The Development of the Incandescent Electric Lamp: play.google.com/books/reader?id=kJQ3AAAAMAAJ&pg=GBS.PP1&hl=en

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