Abstract

NATURAL POLYMER BASED DETERGENTS FOR STAIN REMOVAL

Anu Keshwani, Bhanu Malhotra, Dr.Harsha Kharkwal*

ABSTRACT

The detergent formulations used in the present century generally consist of surface-active agents, builders, co-builders, bleaching agents, and some specific additives used for effective cleaning benefits. Enzymes are widely researched in detergents as a principal component since they are stable at high pH and temperature and remove the hard stains of proteins and lipids as they convert the complex stains into smaller and easily water-soluble fragments. Recent developments in the advent of natural polymer based detergents have led to a cutting edge research in the detergent industry. Specialty polymers for different detergent formulations are reviewed in the article. Emphasis these days is on the natural polymer based detergents over traditional synthetic ones with respect to their better cleaning properties, improved performance, lowering of washing temperatures and the alleviation of pollution.

Keywords: Detergent action, Enzyme based detergents, Polymers based detergents, Environment-friendly detergents.