The making of liquid soap business in Kenya has gained significant ground and is among the fast-growing in the country today.
Many households, schools, hotels, hospitals, car wash business enterprises and cleaning service providers are increasingly sourcing quality liquid soap to meet their day-to-day cleaning needs.
This will be good if you are looking to start a small home-based business or are already operating a large-scale detergent making company. Knowing the appropriate soap making chemicals to use is critical.
Therefore, this post will explore all the chemicals that you will need to make soap making in Kenya.
1. Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES)
SLES is one of the key surfactants in the making of liquid soap. Its role in soap is to create a good lather and to help the soap remove grease, oils, and dirt from the surfaces being cleaned.
Therefore, it is a common ingredient in the making of dishwashing liquids, hand washes, body washes, shampoos, and all-purpose liquid soaps. By using our high-quality SLES, you get a better, finer texture and a more appealing product with improved cleaning performance that will lead to loyal customers.
2. Distilled/Dionised Water
Water is actually the biggest component in the majority of liquid soap recipes. Tap water normally contains some impurities, in addition to traces of minerals.
Distilled water is water that has impurities removed, providing you with a purified water base which is fantastic for achieving constant consistency, along with lengthening the life span of your creation.
This can assist the business manufacturer to create only the top-quality liquid cleaning soap possible for industrial use.
The dionised water in our store is packed in 5 Liters and also 10 Liters. They both cost KES 400 and KES 550 respectively.
3. Sodium Hydroxide
NaOH is a strong alkali used in the saponification process which involves mixing fats or oils with strong alkalis to produce soap. The production of bar soap heavily relies on Caustic Soda than the production of liquid soap but in some formulations, liquid soap making involves precise quantities of Caustic Soda.
As a strong and corrosive chemical, it is imperative that you source high-purity laboratory-grade Sodium hydroxide from authorized suppliers and handle caution using personal protective equipment.
This ensures accurate results in your chemical reaction for better production output. 500G of Sodium hydroxide pellets and pearls costs KES 950 and KES 1000.
4. Sodium Chloride
This type of salt is widely used as a thickener in the manufacturing process of liquid soaps and detergents.
It causes the soap to become thicker. Adjusting the level of Sodium Chloride content allows manufacturers to produce a thick, smooth, and stable liquid soap which is both attractive and convenient to dispense. When you use high-purity industrial salt, your product has fewer impurities.
The chemical is usually packed in 500g and costs KES 1000.
5. Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB)
The addition of CAPB to your soap formulation acts as a mild co-surfactant. It thickens the soap slightly, reduces irritation on the skin caused by strong surfactants such as SLES, and contributes to the luxurious, soft feel of hand washes, body washes and shampoos.
Cocamidopropyl betaine also produces more stable and richer lather when combined with SLES making it one of the key ingredients in premium liquid soaps.
6. EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid)
EDTA is a chelating agent, which means it helps to ‘chelate’ or ‘bind’ metal ions in water, particularly those that cause hardness like Calcium and Magnesium.
In the process of making soap, these metal ions would reduce the effectiveness of the soap; binding them increases cleaning efficiency, helps the soap to lather well and extends shelf life of the soap.
Quality EDTA ensures consistent and efficient performance of your soap regardless of water hardness.
7. Sodium Sulphate
Sulphate is sometimes added in some formulations to increase the stability and consistency of the finished detergent product. In some cases, it might be used to lower production costs of liquid detergents and other cleaning agents while still meeting the required quality standards.
To avoid impurities that can interfere with your product’s quality, ensure you use a high-grade sodium sulphate.
8. Citric Acid
Citric Acid is primarily used to adjust the pH of your liquid soap formulation. A balanced pH level not only enhances the soap cleaning effectiveness and prevents skin irritation, but also improves its stability and consistency, contributing to overall product quality.
A well-formulated liquid soap using Citric acid leads to consistent and satisfactory results.
Conclusion
All the above chemical are essential in improving the quality of soap. The good thing is that they are all in stock and one can make an order by shopping in our chemical product category.
We have offer running for all these chemicals for the whole of this month and at competitive prices. Whether you're producing liquid soap for home use, commercial cleaning, or retail sale we have got you covered.