: A series by Ernest W. Flick that provides thousands of starting-point formulations for household, industrial, and automotive cleaners. Essential Components of Modern Detergent Formulation
| 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% | : A series by Ernest W
The Complete Technology Book on Detergents (2nd Revised Edition) , published by NIIR Project Consultancy Services (NPCS) : A series by Ernest W