A comprehensive technology book on detergents typically covers the entire lifecycle of product development—from the of raw materials to specific manufacturing processes and market-ready formulations . Authoritative texts like the Handbook of Detergents and the Complete Technology Book on Detergents structure their content to guide both small-scale startups and large-scale industrial engineers. Detailed Content Outline I. Fundamentals of Detergency
Includes machinery photographs, supplier directories, and analytical methods for testing final products. Availability: A comprehensive PDF preview of the 2nd Revised Edition Fundamentals of Detergency Includes machinery photographs
: Focuses heavily on specific recipes for detergent cakes, dishwashing liquids, and spray-dried powders. Fundamentals of Detergency Includes machinery photographs
| 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% | Fundamentals of Detergency Includes machinery photographs
: Edited by Uri Zoller, this massive reference covers everything from raw material properties (Part A) to industrial production (Part F) and environmental impact.