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P21.1

General Liquid Detergent Batch Process

Procedure 32 of 40 · Chapter 21 · §21.1.1

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Table 1

StepIngredient ClassSpecific MaterialsTemperature (°C)Mixing Speed (RPM)Duration (min)QC Check
1Water baseDeionized water30–4040–605Clarity, temperature
2Anionic surfactantLAS acid + NaOH, or SLES 70%35–4540–6015–20pH, clarity
3BuildersSTPP, sodium citrate, EDTA35–4550–7010–15Complete dissolution
4Nonionic surfactantAEO-9, C12–14 APG30–4040–6010Homogeneity
5AmphotericCAPB 30%30–3530–5010pH check
6pH adjustmentCitric acid (50%) or NaOH (30%)30–3530–405–10pH 7.0–8.5
7Viscosity modifierNaCl (salt curve) or HEC/CMC slurry30–3540–6010–15Viscosity target
8Functional additivesEnzymes, optical brightener, preservative<3020–305–10Activity assay
9Sensory additivesFragrance, colorant<3015–255Color, odor
10DeaerationVacuum (–0.06 to –0.08 MPa) or static hold25–3010–1515–30Visual clarity