Detergent Raw Materials

Synthetic detergent is a compound obtained by combining surfactants and some washing auxiliary ingredients according to a certain formula. The detergent raw materials mainly include water or organic solvents, surfactants, auxiliary agents, bleaching agents, fluorescent whitening agents and other auxiliary agents.

Surfactants

Its function is to weaken the adhesion between the stain and the clothes, so that the stains are easier to separate from the clothes under mechanical action, so as to achieve the purpose of washing the clothes. The amount of active ingredients in detergent powder raw materials is generally not less than 13%. Commonly used surfactants are Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid, sodium lauryl polyoxyethylene ether sulfate, etc.

Detergent builder

The main function of the builder is to soften the water by binding the hardness ions contained in the water, so as to protect the surfactants and make it exert its maximum effect. The so-called phosphorus-containing and phosphorus-free detergents actually refer to whether the builders used are phosphorus-based or non-phosphorus-based substances. Sodium tripolyphosphate is a more commonly used phosphorus-containing builder.

Buffer components

Organic stains are generally acidic, and making the washing solution in an alkaline state is beneficial to the removal of such stains. So a considerable amount of alkaline substances are added to the detergent. Commonly used are soda ash and water glass.

Synergistic ingredients

Common synergistic ingredients include enzyme preparation, bleaching agent, bleach accelerator, anti-redeposition agent, dirt dispersant LBD-1, enzyme preparation, fluorescent whitening agent, anti-staining agent, softener, cellulase, antistatic agent , color protectant, etc.

Auxiliary ingredients

Such ingredients generally do not improve the washing ability of the detergent, but play a greater role in the processing of the product and the sensory indicators of the product. For example, the color of washing powder is white, the particles are uniform, no agglomeration, and the fragrance is pleasant.