Solution Approach
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Typical Formulation Workflow
1
Application & Soil Assessment
Define the cleaning task, surfaces, soils, and water hardness, plus the safety and regulatory profile for the use environment.
2
Surfactant & Builder Selection
Match surfactants, builders, solvents, chelants, acids or alkalis, and preservatives to the soil, surface compatibility, and label claims.
3
Formulation & Use-Dilution Trial
Optimize the actives ratio and use dilution, checking foam, clarity, stability, and performance at the in-use concentration.
4
Performance & Stability Validation
Confirm cleaning efficacy, storage and freeze-thaw stability, and packaging compatibility before scale-up.
Recommended Chemistries (5)
Dodecyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid
CAS 27176-87-0
Surfactants
Cleaning / Degreasing
The acid precursor neutralized in-slurry to LAS; the primary anionic for spray-dried powder detergent
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Sodium Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS)
CAS 68411-30-3
Surfactants
Workhorse anionic for powder laundry detergent globally
Neutralized workhorse anionic; carries cleaning in the spray-dried granule
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Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash)
CAS 497-19-8
Acids & Salts
Water softener and alkaline builder for powder and liquid laundry
Alkaline builder and slurry structurant that neutralizes DBSA and supports granule integrity
Melting Point: 856 °C Boiling Point: Decomposes on heating by CO2 loss Density: 2.54 g/cu cm
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Sodium Sulfate
CAS 7757-82-6
Acids & Salts
Thickening / Rheology
Inert filler/flow aid that sets bulk density and prevents caking in the finished powder
Melting Point: 884 °C Density: 2.671 Solubility: In water, 28.1 g/100 g water at 25 °C
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Sodium Silicate E
CAS 1344-09-8
Specialty Additives
Alkaline builder and metal corrosion inhibitor in laundry
1759 (SODIUM SILICATE) · Class Binder/anti-corrosion builder that hardens granules and protects metal wash parts
Melting Point: 1089 °C Boiling Point: BOILING POINT: 100 °C -6H20 /NONAHYDRATE/ Density: 1.1 to 1.7 at 20 °C
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Related Product Families
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Anionic Surfactants
LAS, SLES, SLS, and AOS — the primary cleaning workhorses for laundry detergent, liquid dish, hard surface cleaners, and shampoos
DetergencyFoamingWettingEmulsification
13 chemistries
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Alkaline Builders & pH Adjusters
Caustic soda, soda ash, silicates, and amine-based alkaline systems for laundry, industrial, and floor-stripping applications
pH AdjustmentSoil EmulsificationWater Softening
16 chemistries
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