Detergent Raw Materials in Africa

by | 1 Jul 2016 | Africa, Detergent, Products

In sub-Saharan Africa, excluding South Africa, the term ‘detergent’ can loosely be applied to:-

  • Detergent Powders
  • Washing up liquids

More sophisticated liquids such as shampoos & bubble baths are not generally made in Africa but are imported from Europe for the ex-pat market. Toothpastes (containing SLS) are made in Africa but the market is dominated by Colgate and they purchase raw materials through their EU/USA offices.

Western Europe and the USA has over the last 30 years become very sophisticated in detergent manufacturing. However in Africa very basic formulations are the norm.This is primarily due to lack of cash both by the consumers and manufacturers. In Europe Manufacturing is mostly in the hands of huge internationals – namely Proctor & Gamble, Unilever & Henkel. Whereas in Africa many small independent manufactures exist alongside Unilever, Colgate & PZ Cussons

Detergent Powders are made both by spray dry method and dry mix:-
High foam is the norm as most consumers do not have washing machines:….

Below are some typical formulations of products manufactured in sub-Saharan Africa

Typical basic formulation - Spray Dried
Labsa neutralised with Soda Ash:25% Active
STPP powder35%
Sodium Silicate8%
Sodium Perborate10%
CMC3%
CME3%
Dyeq.s
Perfumeq.s
Aloe Veraoptional
Enzymesoptional
Sodium Sulphate / WaterBalance
Typical basic formulation - Dry Mix
Sodium Alkyl Benzene Sulphonate25% Active
STPP – Granular20%
Sodium Silicate10%
Sodium Sulphate30%
CMC3%
CME3%
Colourq.s
Perfumeq.s
Aloe Veraoptional
Enzymesoptional
WaterBalance
Typical basic formulation - Washing Up Liquids
SLES 70% 2eo5% - 15% - adjust active level to meet quality / price required
WaterBalance
Salt1.75% - adjust to required viscosity
Caustic Sodaq.s – pH adjuster
Preservativeq.s
Colourq.s
Perfumeq.s

How can Cayley Chemicals help detergent manufacturers?

Cayley Chemicals is very strong and competitive in:-

Labsa (Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid).
We supply the 96% grade which is the industry norm.
A top quality, competitively priced product, supplied ex-Korean major manufacturer
Packing: 80 x 210 kg plastic drums / 20ft Fcl.

Sodium Alkyl Benzene Sulphonate
We supply Nansa HS 85/S ex Huntsman France.
A very high quality product. 85% active, coarse powder.
Packing: 400 x 25kg bags / 20ft Fcl

SLES (Sodium Lauryl Ether sulphate).
We supply the 70% 2EO (2 mols of ethylene oxide) – this is the industry standard
A top quality, competitively priced product, supplied ex-China through our Chinese office
Packing: 114 x 170kg new plastic drums / 20ft Fcl. .

We can also supply: Caustic Soda, STPP, Sodium Sulphate, Sodium Silicate, CME, Sodium Perborate & CMC.

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