In common usage, "detergent"
refers to mixtures of chemical compounds including alkylbenzenesulfonates,
which are similar to soap but are less affected by hard water. In most
household contexts, the term detergent refers to laundry detergent,
hand soap or other types of cleaning agents.
Today I will be sharing with you
well detailed tutorial on production of detergent for making daily income.
The equipments
required in the production of detergents is not quite different from other soap
productions.
Cutting machine or board nor wire is not
needed; the most needed equipment is
the grinding machine. Attentively, improvise method could be employed by using
specially designed wood and grind your finish product.
1)
Vegetable
oil 18m liters
2)
Caustic
soda (NaOH)
9 liters
3)
Sulphuric
acid (H2SO4): This is the most important chemical in the
formation of any type of detergent. It plays a significant role in the
formation.
Its primary
function is aiding the foaming effect of the product; in detergent the role is
too unique for proper formation.
4)
soda
ash (Na2CO3) optional
5)
Perocatalyst
(H2O2): this is another important chemical in the detergent formation. It’s
found in liquid form. Its primary function is to aid the product to act fast (a
form of catalyst) it act as bleeding agent in the formation and also
facilitates the transformation of the detergent into powder.
6)
Ammonia
acid: exactly the same as those used in the mortuary for embalming dead bodies.
It function is drying up of the product
7)
Industrial
hydrogen peroxide: (H2O2) as in 5 above, it helps to pieces the product into
very tiny particles.
Other
materials
·
Stirrer
·
Big bowl
·
Hand gloves
·
Small bowl
METHOD
OF PRODUCTION
It is the same as other soap production; the
difference is the chemicals and addition. Soda solution and oil which is the
base of soap production are poured into mixers and adequately stir. Other
chemicals 3-6 are added while industrial hydrogen is the last to be added.
Immediately this chemical is added in the required proportion the reaction
commences immediately
Note: if you are not fast in turning the
product on the already prepared place on the floor it would fill the bowel and
pour off by itself. Allow the soap to dry then spread in the sun if need be or
allow it in the room it will still dry well. Pack the detergents in a small
nylon bags and it is ready for sale.
Caution
·
Avoid direct hand contact with
any chemical while producing
·
Ensure the use of gloves and
stirrer for thorough mixing.
·
Avoid spill over during
production
·
Ensure accurate measurement
To
ensure quality detergent note:
·
It must be foamy
·
It must be well mixed
·
It must be well drained
·
It must give lasting and
refreshing odor.
Marketability
With the population of Nigeria today (140
million people) only one company cannot meet the demand of Nigerians. Detergent
can be sold anywhere provided it is securely package.
Target
Audience
It is needed in hospitals, public toilets,
schools, homes , laundry companies and hotels. And with this you can see that
marketing wise there is a great demand for disinfectant.


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