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Surfactant system formulation: UnileverRecent Research Landscape

Inconsistent cleaning performance across water hardness levels leads to consumer dissatisfaction and wasted product. Precise control of the surfactant and builder ratio ensures stable interfacial tension and soil removal efficiency.

What technical problems is Unilever addressing in Surfactant system formulation?

Solid phase ingredient incompatibility

(11)evidences

Incomplete removal of stubborn food residues during automated cycles leads to film formation and poor hygiene. Eliminating these deposits ensures surface cleanliness and prevents redeposition.

Insufficient cleaning efficacy

(7)evidences

Solid laundry formulations often suffer from poor solubility and residue formation during wash cycles. Ensuring rapid and total dissolution prevents fabric staining and maximizes cleaning efficacy.

Insufficient soil removal efficiency

(5)evidences

Traditional anionic surfactants in detergent compositions cause protein denaturation and lipid depletion in the stratum corneum. Reducing this biological incompatibility allows for frequent use without compromising the skin barrier.