Let’s look at the type of high-quality formulation a "complete" book provides. A bad book gives you: "Mix A, B, and C." A great book gives you level of detail:
: This book from the Engineers India Research Institute (EIRI) focuses on specific product types, including enzyme detergents, liquid and paste detergents, and detergent cakes. It provides detailed formulae for "Ariel type" and "Surf Excel type" powders. Let’s look at the type of high-quality formulation
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| Ingredient | Function | % w/w | |---|---|---| | Water | Solvent | 55% | | Sodium LAS (60% active) | Anionic | 15% | | Alcohol Ethoxylate (7EO) | Nonionic surfactant | 8% | | Sodium Citrate | Builder | 5% | | Glycerin | Stabilizer | 2% | | Protease Enzyme (Savinase type) | Stain removal | 0.5% | | Preservative (Kathon) | Preservation | 0.1% | | Sodium Hydroxide (to pH 8.5) | pH adjustment | 1% | | Fragrance, Dye, NaCl for viscosity | Adjust | q.s. |