摘要 |
<p>A batch process for the preparation of detergent powder of high bulk density comprises neutralising a detergent acid (anionic surfactant precursor), eg linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acid, with a particulate solid water-soluble alkaline inorganic material, for example, sodium carbonate (optionally plus other alkaline materials and/or detergency builders, for example, alkali metal aluminosilicate), in a high-speed mixer/granulator, eg Fukae mixer, and granulating the product in the mixer. The reaction mixture remains particulate throughout the process, without the need to keep the temperature during the neutralisation step to 55 DEG C or below, and a high-quality high-bulk-density particulate product is obtained.</p> |