δ-Na2Si2O5 has been synthesised from a sodium silicate solution and has suitable properties for use as a builder in detergents.
A typical detergent consists of surfactants, builders, anti-redeposition agents, zeolite, alkaline agents, corrosion inhibitors, processing aids, colorants, fragrances, oxygen bleach, suds control agents, opacifiers, bleaching agents, enzymes and other minor constituents (Bajpai and Tyagi 2007).
It is used as a convenient source of sodium for many industrial products, as a builder in laundry detergents, as a binder and adhesive, as a flocculant in water-treatment plants, and in many other applications.
Compounding the problem are staples, on which supermarkets are increasingly dependent: Pet foods, canned soups and laundry detergent are often used as traffic-builders by mass merchants like Wal-Mart.
"Bleach first, detergent, wait, bleach and detergent?
"A detergent commercial, Monday.
Detergent, however, is not.
The home builder PulteGroup.
Builder confidence improves, too.
Laundry detergent, apparently — Tide, specifically.
Is it a special detergent?
