1. DETERGENT POWDER / CAKE Used for: Clothes washi...

1. DETERGENT POWDER / CAKE Used for: Clothes washing (manual/machine) 🔬 Key Components: Component Function Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) Main surfactant (cleans by breaking oil/dirt) Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP) Water softener; improves cleaning Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash) Alkalinity booster Sodium Sulphate Filler and bulk agent Sodium Silicate Anti-corrosion, stabilizer Optical Brighteners Makes clothes look whiter/brighter Enzymes (Protease, Amylase) Breaks down protein & starch stains Perfumes & Colorants Fragrance and appearance CMC (Carboxymethyl Cellulose) Anti-redeposition agent 🚽 2. TOILET SOAP (Bathing Soap) Used for: Skin cleansing 🔬 Key Components: Component Function Sodium Tallowate / Sodium Palmitate Soap base (saponified animal or vegetable fat) Coconut Oil / Palm Oil / Castor Oil Fatty acid source for saponification NaOH (Caustic Soda) Reacts with fats to form soap (saponification) Glycerin Skin moisturizer, byproduct of soap making Fragrance Oils Scent (e.g. sandal, rose, lavender) Titanium Dioxide Whitening agent Colorants For branding/appearance Additives: Aloe vera, neem, charcoal Medicinal or cosmetic benefits 🍽️ 3. UTENSIL SOAP / BAR (Dishwashing Soap) Used for: Cleaning oily kitchen utensils 🔬 Key Components: Component Function Sodium Cocoate / Laurate Cleansing surfactant from coconut oil NaOH or KOH Strong base for saponification Sodium Carbonate Degreasing and pH adjuster Lemon Extract / Citric Acid Fights grease and gives shine Colorant + Perfume Appearance and scent 💧 4. LIQUID DETERGENTS (for laundry or multipurpose) Used for: Machine wash or hand wash (liquid form) 🔬 Key Components: Component Function SLES (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate) Main surfactant – foaming and cleaning CAPB (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) Secondary surfactant – mild foamer Nonionic Surfactants Enhance oil removal (e.g. ethoxylates) Enzymes Protein/starch breakdown Preservatives Prevent microbial growth (e.g. parabens, DMDM Hydantoin) Fragrance & Color Appeal and branding Water Solvent and diluent pH Adjusters Citric acid or NaOH to stabilize formulation 📌 Comparison at a Glance: Product Type Surfactant Base pH Key Additive Detergent Powder LAB, soda ash Alkaline Brighteners, enzymes Toilet Soap NaOH + oils Mild-Alkaline Fragrance, glycerin Utensil Bar NaOH + coconut oil High Alkaline Citric acid, lemon oil Liquid Detergent SLES, CAPB Neutral-Mild Acidic Enzymes, softeners