Laundry Detergents

Historical Review; Physical Chemistry of the Washing Process; Detergent Ingredients; Household Laundry Products ; Industrial and Institutional Detergents ; Production of Powder Detergents ; Raw Materials ; Analysis of the Composition ; Test Methods for Laundry Detergents; Economic Aspects ; Ecology; T o xicology ; Textiles; Washing Machines and Wash Programs (Cycles) ; R eferences

Laundry Detergents

E. Smulders

Wiley - VCH publishers

2002

Abstract

This monograph provides a comprehensive survey of the parameters involved in textile washing, in particular the action of detergents. The authors describe the physical and chemical principles of the washing process, as well as the composition, production and action of household and industrial detergents. Furthermore, products and processes in use not only in Europe but also in Japan and the USA are surveyed. A special chapter is devoted to modern methods of detergent analysis.

Throughout the book particular emphasis is laid on ecological and toxicological aspects. A discussion of the economic importance of detergents and relevant information about textile types and washing machines complete the book. This publication is not only intended for specialists in industry and academia, it will also give environmental consultants, journalists and other interested readers insight into the complex field of laundry detergents.