Soap and detergent formulation

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What Will You Learn?

  • Students will learn how to formulate wide range of detergents and soaps

Course Content

History of soap and Detergent Manufacturing
Soap and detergent are both cleaning agents that act as surfactants, assisting water to mix with oil and dirt for easier removal, but they differ in their composition and origin: soap is made from natural fats or oils, while detergents are synthetic.

  • History of Soap and Detergent
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  • Difference between Soap and Detergent
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  • Different types of detergents
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  • Dishwashing products
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  • Household cleaning products
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  • Personal care products
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  • History of soaps and detergent

Chemistry of Soaps and Detergents
Soap molecules are sodium or potassium salts of long-chain carboxylic acids (fatty acids). The "head" of the soap molecule is a negatively charged carboxylate group (-COO-) that is attracted to water (hydrophilic). The "tail" is a long hydrocarbon chain that is repelled by water but attracted to oil and grease (hydrophobic). Detergent molecules also have a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail, but the chemical structure of the head and tail can vary. The hydrophilic head can be ionic (like a sulfate or sulfonate group) or non-ionic (like a long ethylene oxide chain). The hydrophobic tail can be a long hydrocarbon chain, similar to those in soap, or a more complex structure.

Acid and Base
Acid and bases forms an important aspect of detergent chemistry more especially the quality aspect of it. Acid and bases are important because cleaning detergents are found in either acidic or basic form which determine the particular cleaning application.

Soap and detergent manufacturing processes
Soap and detergent forms an important aspect of daily life due to the need for a good hygiene. Soap and detergent are produced using batch, continuous or spray drying and agglomeration.

Quality Control in detergents and soap production
In scientific background: quality refers to excellence or a state of being free from defects, deficiencies and significant variations. Quality scientists ensure that a product is suitable for its intended purpose. They increase the reliability, integrity and trustworthiness of the products we use every day. Quality means that the products meet and exceed all requirements, standards and specifications. For example, certain industry products may need to meet specific standards and specifications for legal or medical reasons. Many companies also develop their own set of quality requirements that each product or service must meet before releasing it to the public.

Setting up a batch production process
Batch production is a manufacturing method wherein a group of identical products are produced in one batch instead of one at a time. These sets of products are manufactured within a specific timeframe and according to a predetermined interval. Products in a batch then go through different steps of the manufacturing process together, and after, they will be evaluated as a group accordingly.

Good manufacturing practices (GMP)
Good manufacturing practices (GMP) is a rigorous set of regulations that must be followed by companies who are producing products for commercial use. GMP is an essential tool in any industry, from food production to pharmaceuticals, as it mandates to ensure compliance in safety and health of consumers. GMP also ensure the guarantee in the quality of the products produced by ensuring they meet all safety and regulatory requirements. Compliance with GMP regulations ensures that products are safe to use and provides confidence to consumers that the product they are using is free from potential hazards.

Good Laboratory Practices
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is a quality system that outlines the organizational process and conditions under which non-clinical laboratory studies are planned, performed, monitored, recorded, reported, and archived. GLP ensures the quality and integrity of safety test data submitted to the government for the issuance of research permits.

Chemical Handling
Safe chemical handling involves understanding chemical hazards, using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), following established procedures, and implementing effective storage and disposal practices.

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