Builders are water-softening chemicals added to detergents and cleaning products to enhance their effectiveness. They work by neutralizing mineral ions (like calcium and magnesium) in hard water that interfere with cleaning. Common builders include phosphates , zeolites, sodium carbonate (washing soda), and citrates. By preventing soap scum and improving surfactant performance, builders help detergents remove stains more efficiently while reducing residue on fabrics and surfaces.Builders play a crucial but often overlooked role in laundry detergents, dishwashing products, and industrial cleaners.
Borax Decahydrate
Borax Decahydrate, also known as sodium tetraborate decahydrate, is a naturally occurring mineral and an important inorganic compound. It appears as colorless or white crystalline granules or powder with a salty, alkaline taste. This compound is widely used in detergents, cosmetics, glass manufacturing, agriculture, and various industrial applications due to its excellent buffering, emulsifying, and antiseptic properties. The “decahydrate” indicates that each molecule of borax contains ten water molecules bound in its crystal structure, contributing to its crystalline appearance and physical properties.
CMC Sodium (Carboxymethyl Cellulose Sodium)
CMC Sodium, or Carboxymethyl Cellulose Sodium, is a water-soluble anionic cellulose ether derived from natural cellulose. It appears as a white to off-white, odorless, tasteless powder or granule. Known for its excellent thickening, stabilizing, emulsifying, and water-retention properties, CMC is widely used in food, pharmaceutical, personal care, industrial, and detergent applications. It functions by modifying the rheological properties of solutions and suspensions, offering control over viscosity and flow. Its biocompatibility, non-toxicity, and biodegradability make it suitable for both human use and environmentally friendly formulations.
Hydrochloric Acid HCL
Hydrochloric Acid HCL is a highly corrosive, strong mineral acid consisting of hydrogen chloride gas dissolved in water to a concentration of approximately 33% by weight. It appears as a clear, colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a sharp, pungent odor. HCl 33% is widely used in industrial, chemical, and laboratory applications due to its strong acidic properties, high reactivity, and versatility. It plays a crucial role in pH control, metal processing, chemical synthesis, and cleaning processes across numerous sectors.
Potassium Hydroxide
Potassium Hydroxide is a highly concentrated, caustic alkaline chemical available as a solid (pellets, flakes) or concentrated aqueous solution. It is a strong base widely used in industrial processes, chemical manufacturing, and as a reagent. Potassium Hydroxide provides excellent neutralizing, saponifying, and cleaning properties and is essential in producing potassium soaps, biodiesel, fertilizers, and various chemical compounds. Its high purity and concentration (90%) make it suitable for demanding applications requiring strong alkalinity.
Sodium Formate Food Grade
Sodium Formate Food Grade is the sodium salt of formic acid, typically available as a white crystalline powder or granules. It is widely used in various industrial applications due to its properties as a buffering agent, de-icing agent, and reducing agent. Sodium Formate is valued for its effectiveness in textile dyeing, leather tanning, and as a corrosion inhibitor in oil and gas drilling fluids.
Sodium Gluconate
Sodium Gluconate is a white, crystalline powder derived from gluconic acid and sodium salt. It is highly water-soluble, biodegradable, and non-toxic, widely used as a chelating agent, sequestrant, and buffering agent across various industries. Sodium Gluconate is favored for its excellent ability to bind metal ions, improve cleaning efficiency, and stabilize formulations. It finds extensive applications in construction, water treatment, food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and textiles.
Sodium Tripolyphosphate
Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP), chemical formula Na₅P₃O₁₀, is a white, granular or powdery inorganic compound widely used as a sequestrant, dispersant, and detergent builder. This 25kg packaged product is highly soluble in water, forming alkaline solutions that effectively soften water by chelating calcium and magnesium ions. Its excellent emulsifying and dispersing properties make it an essential ingredient in detergents, water treatment, food processing, and industrial cleaning applications.
STPP (Granules)
Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP) in granulated form is a versatile, high-purity inorganic compound widely used in industrial, cleaning, and food processing applications. Presented as free-flowing white granules, this form offers excellent solubility and ease of handling, making it ideal for automated dosing and blending. Granular STPP is valued for its water-softening, dispersing, emulsifying, and preservative properties, supporting a wide range of formulations across multiple industries.
Trisodium Phosphate
Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) is an inorganic, highly alkaline compound commonly available as a white, granular or crystalline solid. It is widely used for its powerful cleaning, degreasing, buffering, and water-softening properties. TSP is a versatile compound with significant utility across food processing, detergents, industrial cleaning, water treatment, and construction industries. It also acts as a flux, pH adjuster, emulsifier, and sequestrant. Both technical and food grades are available depending on the application.