Anionic surfactants carry a negative charge in aqueous solutions. They are the workhorses of laundry and hard-surface detergents due to their exceptional ability to remove particulate soil and clay.
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Formulation 3: Eco-Friendly Liquid Dishwashing Detergent (Hand Dishwash) Ingredient Weight Percentage (% w/w) Balance to 100% Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) High Foaming Anionic Alkyl Polyglucoside (APG C8-10) Green Mild Co-surfactant Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB) Amphoteric Foam Booster Lauryl Amine Oxide Grease Emulsifier / Foam Stabilizer Sodium Chloride Viscosity Builder 1.0–2.0% (to target) Citric Acid pH Adjuster To pH 5.5–6.0 Natural Essential Oils / Color Methylisothiazolinone Broad Spectrum Preservative Compounding Notes Anionic surfactants carry a negative charge in aqueous
The preferred chelating agents for liquid detergents due to high water solubility, excellent environmental profile, and good performance in mild conditions. Alkalinity Sources and pH Buffers
: Clean protein-based stains (blood, grass, egg, milk). From the sparkling dishes in your kitchen to
Liquid manufacturing utilizes a cold-mix batch process or continuous inline blending.
Modern, biodegradable chelating agents that replace traditional EDTA and NTA for heavy-duty chelating requirements. 3. Enzymes (Biocatalysts) Alkalinity Sources and pH Buffers : Clean protein-based
| Raw Material | Function | Percentage (w/w) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | LABSA (96%) | Anionic Surfactant | 8% | | Sodium Carbonate (Dense) | Builder/Alkalinity | 25% | | Sodium Silicate | Anti-corrosion/Buffer | 8% | | Sodium Sulfate | Filler | 45% | | Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC) | Anti-redeposition | 1% | | Sodium Perborate (Bleach) | Stain removal | 10% | | TAED (Activator) | Activates bleach below 60°C | 2% | | Optical Brightener | Whitening | 0.5% | | Perfume & Enzyme | Aesthetics & Protein stain removal | 0.5% |