MAKING LIQUID DETERGENTS

• Manufacturing
• Cosmetics and Toiletry

Introduction

This profile envisages the establishment of a plant for the production of Liquid Detergent based on the capacity of 500Ltrs per day. A detergent is a kind of soap used for cleaning utensils. Detergent soaps are effective for cleaning utensils made of metal such as spoons, forks and pans. Detergents can be in powder form (powdered detergent). When dissolved, powdered detergents become liquid detergents.

 Market Analysis
The market for Liquid detergent is spread all over the country especially in Super markets, Schools, Hospitals, Hotels & Hostels,
Retail shops, and Exported. The major key player in this sector is Mukwano Group of Industries.
Project Costs
1. Capital Investment Requirements in US$ Procedure:

 

 Production Process
1. Using a graduated cylinder, measure 80-130g SLES. Measure also 772-830g water.
2. Transfer the SLES to a beaker and add a little water. Stir the SLES very well.
3. Add 50g CDEA to the SLES. Mix well with a stirrer.
4. Continue stirring the mixture until it becomes creamy. Add water once in a while to prevent the mixture from foaming while stirring.
5. Meanwhile, dissolve 30g of STPP in a little amount of water. Mix well and set aside.
6. If the CDEA-SLES mixture is already creamy, transfer it to a small pail or a stainless steel container. Add a little amount of water while stirring continuously.
7. Transfer the mixture to the mixer then switch on. When the mixture is already foamy, add the dissolved STPP slowly while
mixing continuously.
8. Dissolve the salt in a little amount of water. Add this mixture, which is being mixed continuously.
9. Next, add 5-8ml lemon drops as fragrance.
10. Continue mixing until the mixture thickens. Set aside.
11. Once thickened, pour the mixture into a clean container and set aside for about 2 hours.
12. When there are no more suds, pour the liquid detergent into clean bottles.
13. The liquid detergent can be used after 24 hours.

Raw Materials/Ingredients

• SLES (Sodium Luareth Sulfate)
• CDEA (Coconut Diethanolamide) - Foam stabilizer
• STPP
• Table salt or sodium chloride
• Lemon fragrance
• Water

Equipment & Materials

• beaker
• graduated cylinder
• stainless steel container and electric mixer
• stirrer
• mixing bowl or small pail
• Packaging Machine
• Weighing scale

 Market Analysis

The market for Liquid detergent is spread all over the country especially in Super markets, Schools, Hospitals, Hotels & Hostels,
Retail shops, and Exported. The major key player in this sector is Mukwano Group of Industries.

Scale of Investment, Capital Investment Requirements

The total Capital investment cost to start this project is estimated at
USD 500.

Project Costs
1. Capital Investment Requirements in US$ Procedure:

Item	Units	Qty	Unit Cost$	Amount $
Delivery Van	No.	1	7,000	7,000
Mixer	No.	1	1,000	1,000
Beaker	No.	1	500	500
Cylinder	No.	1	500	500
Stirrer	No.	1	50	50
Bowls	No.	4	25	100
Weighing Scale	No.	1	100	100
Furniture	No.	3	30	90
Packaging Machine	No.	1	2,000	2,000
Total Amount	11,340

 

2. Operating Costs in US$

Item	Units	Unit Cost	Qty/ day	Prod. Cost/d ay	Prod. Cost/ month	Prod. Cost/ Year
Direct Costs
SLES	kgs	6	10	60	1560	18720
CDEA	kgs	8	10	80	2080	24960
STPP	kgs	4	10	40	1040	12480
Sodium	kgs	1	5	5	130	1560
Fragrance	ltrs	5	50	250	6500	78000
Water	ltrs	0.05	500	25	650	7800
Sub total	460	11,960	143,520
General Costs (Over heads)
Rent	400	4,800
Packaging Material	500	6,000
Labour	800	9,600
Utilities (Power)	500	6,000
Repair & Servicing	500	6,000
Fuel	500	6,000
Depreciation(Asset write off) Expenses	236.25	28,35
Sub - total	3,436.25	72,420
Total Operating Costs	15,396.25	215,940

 

3. Project Product Costs & Price Structure in US$

Item	Qty/ day	Qty/yr	Unit Cost	Prod Cost/yr	Unit price	T/rev
Detergent	500	156,000	1.4	215,940	2	312,000

 

4. Profitability Analysis in US$

Item	Per day	Per Month	Per Year
Revenue	1,000	26,000	312,000
Less: Production & Operating Costs	460	15,396.25	215,940
Profit	540	8,005	96,060