The formula for making a dishwasher
The ingredients needed to make the dishwashing liquid formulation are: linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (LABSA), sodium hydroxide (baking soda), cocoamidopropyl betaine (CAPB), coconut diethanolamide (CDEA), sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Color, Fragrance and Water.
Components of dishwashing liquid formulation
• Surface activators: including anionic groups such as sulfonic acid and texapone
• Emollients and moisturizers: like glycerin
• Fillers: sulfates, salts
• Neutralizers: caustic soda such as alkenoamines
• Additional materials: paint and essential oil
Active substances at the basic level: these types of active substances at the basic level are responsible for the main cleaning action and their amount in the dishwashing liquid formulation is between 10 and 40%.
Basic active substances are mainly of the following anionic types:
• Alkyl benzene sulfate group (linear) (LABS)
Alkane sulfonate group (AS)
Fatty alcohol sulfate group (FAS)
Fatty alcohol glycol ether sulfate group (FAEOS)
 
Active substances on the secondary level: these substances are added in low amounts to the dishwashing liquid formulation. These materials alone do not have good cleaning properties, but when mixed with basic active materials, they give good physical properties and efficiency to the dishwashing liquid formulation. This means that they cause uniformity, increase the viscosity and stability of the foam, and at the same time, they are responsible for protecting the skin and creating compatibility with it.
Two important groups that are used in this situation are:
• Alkanol amides of fatty acids, especially C10-C14 acids
• Betaines
• Amine oxides
• Hydrotropes
 
Suphonic acid 17.5%
Sodium hydroxide 3%
Cocoamido propyl betaine (CAPB) 5%
coconut diethanolamide (CDEA) 2.5%
Sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES)) 10%
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) %2
Propylene glycol 0.5%
Glycerin 5%
Color ~
perfume ~
Water 100%
 
construction processes:
The manufacturing process used in dishwashing formulations still requires practice to balance the pH. This product is formed by the reaction of acid and base. Therefore, it needs proper care and ventilation. This formula contains some other chemicals (conditioners) that protect the hands from the harsh effects of chemicals.
Dishwashing liquid production is divided into two parts:
Acid neutralization
Addition of other products
We will discuss the steps required for the above mentioned parts separately:
Acid neutralization:
First, pour about a quarter of the volume of water in a separate container and add the amount of sodium hydroxide in it. Stir the mixture for a few minutes and let it cool.
Meanwhile, pour the rest of the water into the blender and turn on the motor to mix the water.
Add the LABSA to the swirling water and let it dissolve completely.
Now start adding the sodium hydroxide solution in the mixing bowl. Monitor the pH using a pH meter. Stop where you get a safe pH of around 6.5-7.5.
Addition of other ingredients
After neutralizing the acid, add the chemicals in the following order:
Color
perfume
Glycerin
Propylene glycol
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES)
Coconut Diethanolamide (CDEA)
Cocoamido propyl betaine (CAPB
 
important points:
• Wear goggles, gloves and masks when working with acids and bases.
• Try to balance the pH in a small amount and then make the same proportion in the larger ham.
• When working with alcohol, keep flammable objects away.
• Do not look into the container while adding all the chemicals as the SLS fumes in the air and the alcohol evaporates.
• If you want a thicker dishwashing liquid, you can add some sodium chloride table salt to it.
 
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