in a lather because there is noth- ing new in the way of hand soap may want to take a closer look at its history. Historians believe the Babylo- nians were making soap around 2800 B.C. and that it was known to the Phoenicians around 600 B.C. They used soap in the clean- ing of textile fibers such as wool and cotton in preparation for weaving into cloth. Through the centuries, the most common form of soap was made from potash and pearlash. A Florida-based company has Twentieth century advances introduced a new way to dis- include store-bought bar soap, pense personal care products. and, most recentl, liquid hand- soap in pump-action dispensers Top Foamer. The innovation-dri- Now, a new device may pro- ven Dial Corp. is the first of many vide the latest innovation in the companies that will soon intro- way hand soap is dispensed. With duce foaming hand soap products the push of a button, consumers incorporating foam dispenser get creamy foamed hand soap design. that cleans more quickly and The successful use of this thoroughly, adds a touch of lux- instant-foam technology has also ury, and is kind to the environ- led to its use in other product cate- ment, as well gories, such as skin care, personal The device—a non-aerosol, one- hygiene and even candy. Various touch foam dispenser called the versions of the Finger Pump are Airspray Finger Pump—was origi- made by a Florida-based company nally designed as a delivery sys- called Airspray, which designs, tem for high-end cosmetic prod- manufactures and markets innov- ucts and also for travel-size ative dispensers for consumer products. products. Early in 2001, the Dial Corpora- Since their dispensers work tion, one of the oldest and largest without aerosol propellants, they U.S. consumer product manufac- are considered by many to be turers, selected the instant foamer environmentally friendly. as the dispenser for its latest mar- It supplies its innovative prod- ket entry. ucts to more than 250 customers, Dial Complete Foaming Hand in 4 continents. To learn more, Wash marks the debut product visit the Web site at www.air application for the Airspray Table spray.net.