) ions that bind to anionic surfactants, rendering them insoluble and ineffective. Builders soften water by sequestering or precipitating these minerals.
Formulated for high flash foam, excellent oil emulsification, and skin compatibility. Ingredient Deionized Water Balance to 100.0 Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES, 70%) Primary Foamer & Cleanser Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA, 96%) Heavy Grease Emulsifier Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Neutralizing Agent ~0.9 (to pH 7.2) Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB, 30%) Foam Booster & Skin Protectant Sodium Xylene Sulfonate (SXS, 40%) Hydrotrope (Prevents Separation) Sodium Chloride Viscosity Modifier (Thickener) Citric Acid pH Adjuster Colorant, Fragrance, Preservative Consumer Properties 5. Quality Control and Analytical Laboratory Testing
* Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash): Acts as a precipitating builder and provides essential alkalinity to swell fibers and neutralize acidic soils. ) ions that bind to anionic surfactants, rendering
Surfactants (surface-active agents) are the core cleaning components of any detergent. They lower the surface tension of water, allowing it to wet surfaces more effectively and dislodge oil and dirt. Surfactants are classified into four main categories based on their ionic charge in aqueous solutions:
| Parameter | Method | Acceptable range | |---|---|---| | Active matter content | Hyamine titration / Two-phase titration | 15-30% (powder), 10-25% (liquid) | | pH (1% solution) | pH meter | 9.5-10.5 (powder), 7.5-8.5 (liquid) | | Foam height (Ross-Miles) | 0.05% soln, 40°C | 80-150 mm initial | | Moisture content (powder) | Oven dry at 105°C | < 8% | | Viscosity (liquid) | Brookfield spindle #2 | 200-800 cP | Ingredient Deionized Water Balance to 100
Inhibits corrosion on washing machine metal parts and provides structural crispness to spray-dried powder granules. Performance Additives
Achieving this requires low-temperature enzymes and highly specialized surfactants that maintain high solubility and fast wetting kinetics in cold water. This shift saves consumers energy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the product life cycle. They lower the surface tension of water, allowing
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