Raw material supply and chemical process guidance for liquid detergents, dishwashing paste, laundry powder, and industrial degreaser manufacturing in Kenya.
Detergent and soap manufacturing chemicals supplied by Kiki's in Kenya include Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA 96%), Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash), and Hydrogen Peroxide for laundry, dishwashing, and industrial degreasers.
Detergent manufacturing is the chemical process of neutralizing sulfonic acid surfactants with alkaline builders to produce cleansing pastes, powders, and liquids.
Key Facts
Primary Use Cases
The liquid detergent saponification/neutralization process involves reacting Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA) with dilute Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) or Sodium Carbonate under continuous agitation.
Exothermic heat generated during LABSA neutralization must be monitored to prevent localized thermal degradation. pH is continuously checked and adjusted to 7.0–8.0 before secondary builder addition.
Viscosity is built using refined Sodium Chloride or secondary viscosity modifiers, while bleaching agents like Hydrogen Peroxide 50% or Sodium Hypochlorite enhance stain removal power in commercial laundry formulations.
Water Charge & Heating
Charge softened process water into the stainless steel mixing tank and heat to 40–50°C if solid builders require thermal dissolution.
LABSA Saponification & Neutralization
Slowly meter LABSA 96% under high shear agitation while neutralizing with stoichiometric dilute Caustic Soda lye.
pH Control & Viscosity Building
Check pH (target 7.2–7.8) and add refined salt or thickening agents to reach desired commercial viscosity.
Builder Addition & Finishing
Blend in optical brighteners, dyes, fragrance, and bio-preservatives before final packaging into 500ml, 1L, 5L, or 20L containers.
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High-purity, low-dust Caustic Soda Pearls (99% Sodium Hydroxide) engineered for fast dissolution, precise dosing, soap…
CAS 1310-73-2 · Industrial / Technical Grade (99% Pure) · White Dust-Free Spherical Pearls
Prime-grade Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid 96% (LABSA) anionic surfactant for dishwashing liquids, detergent…
CAS 27176-87-0 · Industrial Grade · Liquid
Our LABSA 96% delivers maximum active surfactant content for dense, stable lather and superior grease cutting.
High-grade Caustic Soda micro-pearls ensure precise, predictable neutralization without residual unreacted acid.
Raw materials meet KEBS standards for biodegradable household and industrial cleaning products.
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COMMERCIAL & TECHNICAL GUIDANCE
Technical and process guidance for detergent & soap manufacturing in Kenya and East Africa.
Typically, 100 kg of LABSA 96% requires approximately 13.0–13.5 kg of pure Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda flakes/pearls) dissolved in water to achieve stoichiometric neutralization at pH 7.5.