16588 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 3 RD YEAR 1 ST SEMESTER Detergent A detergent is a surfactant or a mixture of surfactants with cleaning properties in dilute solutions. Similar to soap but are more soluble in hard water. Detergents work because they are amphiphilic: partly hydrophilic, partly hydrophobic Manufacturing Process 1)Spray drying
Manufacturing Process 2)Blending process Environmental Impact 1)Create algae blooms in fresh water Environmental Impact 2)Surfactant toxicity increase Manufacturers Role 1)Biodegradable Detergents manufacturers use biodegradable ingredients in place of environmentally hazardous biologically stable ingredients. Manufacturers Role 2)Eco-Friendly Household Cleaning Products Make lesser use of chemical ingredients. Non- petroleum surfactants or vegetable oil soaps can be used to replace synthetic surfactants Conclusion 1)Manufacturing process -Spray drying -Blending Process 2)Environmental effects -Algae bloom -Surfactant toxicity 3)Manufacturer roles -Biodegradable detergent -Eco-friendly household cleaning products