This essencial book for any formulator of personal care products or detergents explains the role and structure of detergents in a highly pragmatic manner. The autor includes extensive details on many components and how they can be put together to produce an optimum product. Researchers, engineers, and technicians will benefit from this title.

The introduction to the work outlines a number of generalities one must be familiar with in order to understand the world of detergents and its evolution. These include the history, the world markets, details of the stages in the development of a product, and consumer habit surveys.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Main Surfactants Used in Detergents and Personal Care Products and Theories of Detergency

Chapter 2 The Main Ingredients Used in Detergents and the Mechanisms by Which They Act 

Chapter 3 Detergent Powders, Bars, Pastes, and Tablets 

Chapter 4 Liquid Detergents 

Chapter 5 Fabric Softeners 

Chapter 6 Hand and Machine Dishwashing Products

Chapter 7 Other Hard Surfaces: All Purpose Cleaners, Scourers, Bathroom Cleaners, and Window Cleaners
 
Chapter 8 Skin Care Products 

Chapter 9 Hair Care Products 

Chapter 10 Oral Care Products: Toothpastes 

Chapter 11 Product Performance Evaluation

Chapter 12 Manufacturing Process 

Chapter 13 Perfume in Detergent and Personal Care Products 

Chapter 14 Packaging 

Chapter 15 Storage Tests

Chapter 16 Analytical Methods

Chapter 17 Consumer Testing 

Chapter 18 Quality Assurance 

Chapter 19 Toxicology and Ecotoxicology

Chapter 20 Latest Trends