08 Aug The Key Raw Materials for Manufacturing Detergents
The Key Raw Materials for Manufacturing Detergents
As like any other Manufacturing Concern in the manufacturing of Detergents, the choice of right raw materials always plays an important role in the quality and efficiency of the final product.
The most important raw material use in manufacturing of detergents is Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA), In this blog we will try to highlight the important role of LABSA in detergent manufacturing as well discuss other crucial ingredients used in the manufacturing process.
What is LABSA?
Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) is one of the most effective surfactants resulted from the reaction Sulfuric Acid and Alkyl Benzene. The manufacturers of detergents prefer LABSA because of its highly effective quality of cleaning and foaming. Not only this its molecular Structure gives LABSA liberty to interact with water and oil which makes it highly effective in removing dirt and other stains.
Why Detergent Manufacturers Prefer LABSA?
Superior Cleaning Property: The top property of LABSA is it mix with oil and grease which helps in removing tough stains and enhance the detergent’s cleaning performance.
Rich Foaming Action: Another quality of LABSA is Rich Foaming Property which not only increases the cleaning property of the detergent but also makes the whole cleaning process more effective.
Environmental Considerations: As we are all facing global warming and Eco-Friendly Products are more preferred by manufacturers and customers, and LABSA is biodegradable, which helps reduce its environmental impact.
Other Key Raw Materials in Detergent Manufacturing
As we discuss the crucial role of LABSA in manufacturing process of detergents there are other important ingredients which plays an important role in effectiveness of Detergents
Surfactants: Apart from LABSA, the other surfactants which commonly use in the manufacturing of detergents are Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES). These surfactants are effective to reduce the surface tension as well enhance the cleaning property of detergents and helps in generating more foam
Builders: Builders are also very important ingredients used in manufacturing of detergents, the most common and effective builders are Zeolites and Sodium Tripolyphosphate, they increase the effectiveness of Surfactants by removing magnesium and calcium ions which can reduce the detergents effectiveness
Enzymes: Another ingredient which plays an important role in making detergents are Enzymes like Proteases, Amylases and Lipases. These enzymes help in breaking the proteins, starches and fats which results in removing tough stains effectively
Bleaching Agents: Sodium Percarbonate and Sodium Hypochlorite also known as bleaching agents in Detergent Manufacturing industry helps in whitening fabrics as well removing tough stains.
Polymers: To reduce or prevent redeposition of soil and to increase the overall effectiveness of cleaning efficiency of detergent, Polymers also play an effective role. The most commonly used polymer is Polycarboxylates.
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