2014年6月11日星期三

Background of Liquid Laundry Detergent Capsules

Liquid laundry detergent capsules


Liquid laundry detergent capsules first appeared on the European market in 2001. Initially a niche product category. They have now become the primary single dose laundry form.  Their largest and most established markets are the UK and  Ireland, while  France,  Italy  and  Spain  are  also  key markets.  The market presence of liquid laundry detergent capsules have a growing importance across most countries in Western Europe, as well as several countries in Central Europe.  In addition, laundry additives are also available in this product form.

The formulation of liquid laundry detergent capsules is highly concentrated: the level of surfactants (incl. soap) can be over 40%. The vast majority of liquid laundry detergent capsules are PH neutral.  The formula is water free (i.e. organic solvents are used instead).  The water soluble pouch, typically made of poly vinyl alcohol (PVA), is strong and flexible

When dry but dissolves in the washing machine when water is added, and degrades in the environment. 

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