Determination of Zeolite in Detergent

Zeolites, which can be found widely in nature, were first found and described in rocks of volcanic origin in 1756. The main ingredients of most detergents today are surfactants, water softeners, bleaching agents and enzymes. Surfactants used in detergents are used to remove dirt, but their effectiveness is impaired to a certain extent by hard water. In this case, water softeners are used. Water softening can be done with zeolites by ion exchange method.

Properties of detergent zeolites in the laundry process
- Minimum fiber damage thanks to special particle morphology
- Minimizes incrustations thanks to optimized particle size distribution high water softening capacity
- Strong performance under a wide range of conditions
- Inhibition of dye transfer

Most modern phosphate-free laundry powders or tablets contain zeolite. Although there are about 40 known naturally occurring zeolite minerals, there are hundreds of synthetic zeolites (or synthetic clays) available commercially. Given their high functionality and favorable safety and ecological properties, synthetic zeolites are widely used by the Detergent Industry.