Commercial Liquid Detergents Research Articles

Characterization of a novel detergent-resistant type I pullulanase from Bacillus megaterium Y103 and its application in laundry detergent

This study aims to find a moderate pullulanase for detergent industry. The pulY103B gene (2217 bp) from Bacillus megaterium Y103 was cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli. PulY103B contained four conserved regions of glycoside hydrolase family (GH) 13 and the typical sequence of type I pullulanase. The optimal reaction conditions of PulY103B were pH 6.5 and 40 °C. In addition, it remained stable below 40 °C and over 80% of activity was retained at pH ranging from 6.0 to 8.5. The best substrate for the enzyme was pullulan. Furthermore, it exhibited activity toward wheat starch (36.5%) and soluble starch (33.4%) but had no activity toward amylose and glycogen. Maltotriose and maltohexaose were major pullulan hydrolysis products. Soluble starch and amylopectin were mainly hydrolyzed into maltotetraose. These results indicated that PulY103B is a novel type I pullulanase with transglycosylation activity via formation of α-1,4-glucosidic linkages. Moreover, PulY103B was strongly stimulated by nonionic detergents [viz, Tween 20 (10%), Tween 80 (1%), Triton X-100 (20%)] and commercial liquid detergents (3.0 g/L). Wash performance tests demonstrated that the mixture of PulY103B and detergent removed starch-based stains better than using detergent alone (p < 0.05). Therefore, this pullulanase has big potential as a detergent additive.

Improvement of washing properties of liquid laundry detergents by modification with N-hexadecyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-ammonio-1-propanesulfonate sulfobetaine

Detergency of commercial liquid detergents before and after modification with SB3C16 (5%, m/m) sulfobetaine (N-hexadecyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-ammonio-1-propanesulfonate) was examined using colorimetric analysis based on a CIELab system. The EMPA 101 standard cotton fabric soiled with carbon black and olive oil was used in washing tests under the following experimental conditions: the concentration of liquid laundry detergents 1.25–50 g/L, 30 min washing cycle, water hardness 5.35 mval/L, 40℃, 200 rpm. Results of physicochemical analysis of color, form, odor, pH, viscosity, density and content of anionic surfactants in detergents, as well as construction parameters of tested cotton fabrics, showed compliance with the requirements of standards and manufacturers’ declarations. The studies revealed that increasing the concentration of laundry detergent solutions caused a gradual increase in foaming power and detergency. Modification with SB3C16 positively improved washing ability and the maximum values were achieved at 23.7% (m-L1, 50 g/L) and 37% (m-L2, 40–45 g/L), respectively. Detergency efficiency was improved by 6.86% (m-L1) and 10.72% (m-L2) on average. EMPA 101 fabrics before and after washing were subjected to microscopic observations, which showed no serious damage to the fibers, but only slight loosening of individual fibers. In summary, the results clearly indicate that SB3C16 sulfobetaine favorably improves washing performance and can be successfully used in liquid laundry detergents due to its good surface properties.

NEGATIVE PRESSURES OF DETERGENTS IN THE METAL BERTHELOT TUBE

Liquids can withstand negative pressures unless cavitation occurs. When any objects covered with dirt are in liquids under negative pressures, the objects are stretched by the surrounding liquids. Therefore, the dirt may be removed from the objects. Thus, a final goal of this study is to investigate cleaning effects of negative pressures, and, in this paper, as the first step to the goal, negative pressures of some kinds of commercial liquid detergents are measured by the Berthelot method using a metal tube. The method generates static negative pressures, which increases with a repetition of a cycle through a quasi-isochoric process of a system composed of a metal tube, a sample liquid, and a sealing plug. Negative pressures for a domestic detergent recommended for removal of oils on metal surfaces, attained to ca. -20 MPa, the highest of the method, within only ca. 230 cycles. Furthermore, the pressure was attained without any de-gassing treatments to the tube recommended for high negative pressures. On a basis of composition of the detergent, industrial detergents were tested. Detergents including non-ionic surfactants generated similar high negative pressures, while that of an anion surfactant never attained.

The application of a halotolerant metalloprotease from marine bacterium Vibrio sp. LA-05 in liquid detergent formulations

The application of a halotolerant metalloprotease from marine bacterium Vibrio sp. LA-05 in liquid detergent formulations was investigated in detail. The washing simulation experiment revealed that blood stains were successfully removed from cotton cloths by washing them with three commercial liquid detergents (Liby, Bluemoon and Walch) supplemented with the crude protease at 15–45 °C for 30 min. However, macroscopic residues of stains were remained on the cloths treated with tap water, liquid detergent alone and liquid detergent supplemented with the commercial protease subtilisin A. The analyses of microstructure, chemical elements and tensile properties showed that the washing treatments with crude protease as a bio-additive almost did not affect the texture, elemental composition or tensile properties of cloths. Sheep blood agar plate and SDS-PAGE analyses indicated that its hydrolysis activity to blood proteins was not significantly influenced even in the presence of liquid detergents. The hydrolysis mechanism was further studied and results demonstrated that this protease could specifically hydrolyzed six proteins in Sheep Red Blood Cells (SRBCs) and four proteins in sheep plasma. These findings suggest that this crude halotolerant metalloprotease as a bio-additive may have considerable potentials in the application of liquid detergent formulations.

Performance of Palm-Based C16/18 Methyl Ester Sulphonate (MES) in Liquid Detergent Formulation.

Liquid detergents are more convenient than powdered detergents as they dissolve readily in water, generate less dust and dosing is easy. However, the stability of liquid detergents is an issue of concern. Therefore, the objective of this research is to study the formulation requirement to produce heavy-duty liquid detergents based on palm-based methyl esters sulphonate (MES) with desirable properties and performance. MES is produced from renewable and sustainable feedstock suitable to replace the conventional fossil-based surfactant, linear alkyl benzene sulphonates (LAS). Five palm-based liquid detergents (PBLDs) were formulated using C16/18 MES as the primary surfactant. The physical properties, washing performance, stability and biodegradability of PBLDs were evaluated. Performance of the PBLDs was evaluated against two commercial liquid detergents which use LAS and alcohol glucoside as surfactant (benchmark product) and it was found that the PBLDs exhibited excellent performance. PBLDs can be formulated with or without phosphates and still demonstrate good detergency. The stability study of PBLDs indicated that no appreciable hydrolysis occurred. PBLDs exhibited better biodegradability profiles compared to commercial detergent containing LAS. PBLDs passed the 60% biodegradability level within 3 to 8 d, while commercial detergent took 24 d. It was shown that palm-based C16/18 MES could be potentially formulated into liquid detergents and gave better performance than LAS based liquid detergent. Attributes of C16/18 MES should not be overlooked, which include an abundant and naturally derived palm stearin as raw material and environmental safety profiles that are superior to most synthetic surfactants.

Synthesis and Application of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate Based Alkyd Resin in Liquid Detergent

AbstractPalm fatty acid distillate (PFAD) is the by‐product obtained during physical refining of crude palm oil, which mainly consists of free fatty acids along with minor amounts of glycerides, bioactive compounds such as tocopherols, tocotrienols, phytosterols, squalene, other hydrocarbons. In the present work, an eco‐friendly alkyd resin was prepared using sustainable feedstock such as PFAD along with rosin. The various physico‐chemical properties of PFAD‐based alkyd resin (PFAD‐AR) such as acid value, saponification value, viscosity and volatile matter were determined and compared to palm oil based alkyd resin (PO‐AR). The structural properties of the alkyd resins were investigated using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectroscopic techniques. The study presents the utilization of PFAD‐based alkyd resin with sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) in the liquid detergent formulation. The performance properties of the PFAD‐based alkyd resin liquid detergent formulations such as surface tension, wetting power and detergency were comparable with palm oil based alkyd resin liquid detergent formulations and with commercial liquid detergent (CLD). Surface tensions of liquid detergent formulations varied from 20 to 30 mN/m with decrease in concentration. The foaming properties of alkyd resin based liquid detergents are reduced with the increase in the amount of alkyd resin polymer in the formulations. Therefore, it has potential application as a foam reducer in detergent for washing machines.

Small particle reagent based on crystal violet dye for developing latent fingerprints on non-porous wet surfaces

Abstract: Small particle reagent (SPR) is a widely used method for developing latent fingerprints on non-porous wet surfaces. SPR based on zinc carbonate hydroxide monohydrate, ZnCo 3 ·2Zn(OH) 2 ·H 2 O – also called basic zinc carbonate – has been formulated. The other ingredients of the formulation are crystal violet dye and a commercial liquid detergent. The composition develops clear, sharp and detailed fingerprints on non-porous items, after these were immersed separately in clean and dirty water for variable periods of time. The ability of the present formulation to detect weak and faint chance prints not only enhances its utility, but also its potentiality in forensic case work investigations. The raw materials used to prepare the SPR are cost-effective and non-hazardous.

A novel fluorescent small particle reagent for detecting latent fingerprints on wet non-porous items

A novel, fluorescent small particle reagent (SPR) based on zinc carbonate hydroxide monohydrate, ZnCO3·2Zn(OH)2·H2O – also called basic zinc carbonate – has been formulated. The other ingredients of the formulation are crystal violet dye and a commercial liquid detergent. The composition develops clear, sharp and detailed fingerprints on a large number of non-porous items, after these were immersed in water for up to 36h. The fluorescent nature of the reagent helps enhance weak, fragmented and chance fingerprints that are often found at crime scenes. The raw materials used to prepare the SPR are cost-effective and non-hazardous. The novel formulation develops prints of a better quality as compared to the conventional, molybdenum(IV) sulfide-based composition.

Biocompatible lecithin-based microemulsions with rhamnolipid and sophorolipid biosurfactants: Formulation and potential applications

The objectives of this research are first to evaluate the hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity of sophorolipid biosurfactants relative to conventional synthetic surfactants and then to formulate and evaluate microemulsions of lecithin/rhamnolipid/sophorolipid biosurfactants with a range of oils (varying EACN values and oil types). We found that sophorolipid biosurfactants are more hydrophobic than sodium bis(2-ethyl) dihexyl sulfosuccinate (SBDHS), which is more hydrophobic than sodium dihexyl sulfosuccinate (SDHS) and rhamnolipid biosurfactant. Sophorolipid thus played an important role as the hydrophobic component in lecithin/rhamnolipid/sophorolipid biosurfactant formulation. This biosurfactant formulation was able to produce Winsor Type I, III and II microemulsions and the corresponding ultralow IFT for limonene, decane, isopropyl myristate and hexadecane. The phase behavior of this formulation with isopropyl myristate did not change significantly with changing temperature (10, 25, 40 °C) and electrolyte concentration (0.9% and 4.0% w/v), making it desirable for cosmetic and drug delivery applications. The hexadecane detergency performance of our biocompatible formulation was higher than that of a commercial liquid detergent at the same surfactant active concentrations. This paper thus shows the ability and robustness of mixed biosurfactant systems in formulating microemulsions for a range of oils and their potential applications.

An Oxidant- and Solvent-Stable Protease Produced by Bacillus cereus SV1: Application in the Deproteinization of Shrimp Wastes and as a Laundry Detergent Additive

The current increase in amount of shrimp wastes produced by the shrimp industry has led to the need in finding new methods for shrimp wastes disposal. In this study, an extracellular organic solvent- and oxidant-stable metalloprotease was produced by Bacillus cereus SV1. Maximum protease activity (5,900 U/mL) was obtained when the strain was grown in medium containing 40 g/L shrimp wastes powder as a sole carbon source. The optimum pH, optimum temperature, pH stability, and thermal stability of the crude enzyme preparation were pH 8.0, 60 degrees C, pH 6-9.5, and <55 degrees C, respectively. The crude protease was extremely stable toward several organic solvents. No loss of activity was observed even after 60 days of incubation at 30 degrees C in the presence of 50% (v/v) dimethyl sulfoxide and ethyl ether; the enzyme retained more than 70% of its original activity in the presence of ethanol and N,N-dimethylformamide. The protease showed high stability toward anionic (SDS) and non-ionic (Tween 80, Tween 20, and Triton X-100) surfactants. Interestingly, the activity of the enzyme was significantly enhanced by oxidizing agents. In addition, the enzyme showed excellent compatibility with some commercial liquid detergents. The protease of B. cereus SV1, produced under the optimal culture conditions, was tested for shrimp waste deproteinization in the preparation of chitin. The protein removal with a ratio E/S of 20 was about 88%. The novelties of the SV1 protease include its high stability to organic solvents and surfactants. These unique properties make it an ideal choice for application in detergent formulations and enzymatic peptide synthesis. In addition, the enzyme may find potential applications in the deproteinization of shrimp wastes to produce chitin.

Microemulsion formation and detergency with oily soils: II. Detergency formulation and performance

AbstractIn part I of this series (J. Surfact. Deterg. 6, 191–203, 2003), the mixed surfactant system of sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate (AOT), alkyl diphenyl oxide disulfonate (ADPODS) and sorbitan monooleate (Span 80) was shown to form Winsor type I and type III microemulsions with hexadecane and motor oil. In addition, high solubilization and low interfacial tension were obtained between the oils and surfactant solutions both in the supersolubilization region (Winsor type I system close to type III system) and at optimal conditions in a type III system. In the present study, this mixed surfactant system was applied to remove oily soil from fabric (a polyester/cotton blend), and detergency results were correlated to phase behavior. Dynamic interfacial tensions were also measured between the oils and washing solutions. In the supersolubilization and in the middle‐phase regions (type III), much better detergency performance was found for both hexadecane and motor oil removal than that with a commercial liquid detergent product. In addition, the detergency performance of our system at low temperature (25°C) was close to that obtained at high temperature (55°C), consistent with the temperature robustness of the microemulsion phase behavior of this system.

Protease stabilization by highly concentrated anionic surfactant mixtures

AbstractWe have found that anionic surfactants such as linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) can solubilize proteases in a substantially nonaqueous environment without loss of proteolytic activity. Moreover, in mixtures of anionic and nonionic surfactants with a moderate amount of water (water less than 30 wt%), controlled levels of LAS and water solubilize proteases; yet, in these concentrated surfactant mixtures, enzymes maintain their activity for extended periods. Experimental design techniques have been used to delineate the relationship between protease stability and the water, pH and anionic surfactant levels in these surfactant concentrates. As the sum of water and LAS levels is increased, maximum enzyme stability is observed, after which stability falls off. At low water and LAS levels (sum of both &lt;20%), protease solubility is low, while at high levels of water and LAS (sum of LAS and water &gt;45%), denaturation predominates. Additionally, we have developed a new and simple method to predict protease stability by which a synthetic peptide is used to measure protease activity directly in the surfactant concentrate. From the application of this new technique to our system and to commercial liquid detergent formulations, it is apparent that water facilitates the loss of activity of proteases in surfactant concentrates by increasing the rate of autolysis.

Liquid detergents from cationic, anionic and nonionic surfactants. adsorption, detergency and antistatic properties

AbstractThe adsorption of a mixture of cationic (c) and anionic (a) surfactants on cellulose fibers is highly dependent on the molar ratio a/c with a maximum at a/c = 0.9. When a/c is &gt; 1.1 the adsorption is negligible. The presence of nonionic surfactants in the solution impairs the adsorption of the ionic species; this effect is stronger for nonionic surfactants with long alkyl and polyglycol ether chains. The detergency—measured on WFK cotton cloth—is highest when a/c &gt; 1 and decreases sharply when a/c goes below 0.8. The antistatic effect for a formulated liquid detergent based on these principles was compared to one commercial liquid detergent with softening and antistatic properties and one commercial detergent powder, and the test detergent was shown to be a better antistatic agent on polyester, polyacrylonitrile and polyamide. The detergency was about the same for the two liquid detergents.