MAKING LIQUID LAUNDRY SOAP
Introduction
This profile envisages the establishment of a plant that will produce laundry liquid soap based on the capacity of 267 liters per day. The liquid laundry soap maybe used in hand or machine washing, that’s why it’s called laundry soap.
Production Process
It is important to thoroughly boil the lye solution so that it will become clean and clear.
Procedure
Making the Lye Solution
The proportion of one liter lye concentrate solution is: 45% or 450ml caustic potash and 55% or 550ml of water. - Weigh the 450ml caustic potash accurately and dissolve this in 550ml water. Mix well in a pail. This is the lye solution. - Place the pail with the lye solution on a big pail containing hot water so that the solution becomes slightly warm.
Making the Soap
1. Mix one liter of coconut oil and 560ml lye solution in
the stainless steel container of the electric mixer.
2. When the mixture is slightly blended, transfer the stainless container to
the stove. Continue mixing while the mixture is being boiled or until its
temperature reaches 180°F. Switch off the stove to maintain the 180°F
temperature.
3. Meanwhile, mix the Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acetic Acid (EDTA) with a little
water in a separate container. Then add this to the mixture on the stove.
4. Slowly add 428 to 432ml of boiling water to the mixture while stirring
continuously.
5. Continue stirring the mixture for one hour until it becomes clear.
6. Allow 10-15 minutes to pass before adding the Coconut Diethanolamide (CDEA).
The CDEA makes the soap produce more suds.
7. Add 2-5ml of lemon fragrance to the liquid soap. Mix well.
8. When all of the ingredients have been thoroughly mixed, switch
off the stove and the electric mixer. Remove the stainless
steel container from the stove and allow the liquid laundry soap to cool.
9. When cooled, pour the soap into the plastic bottle. Before using the soap,
set aside for some time to let the caustic soda lose its effect. The liquid
laundry soap is now ready to use.
Scale of Investment, Capital Investment Requirements
The total Capital investment cost to start this project is estimated at USD 4,004.
Market Analysis
The market for Laundry Liquid soap is all over the country. Lly in Outlets
are through Super markets, Schools, Hospitals, Hotels & Hostels, Retail
shops and can be exported. The major key players include; Mukwano Group of
Companies, Jireh Industries.
Project Costs
The Fixed production cost at full operation capacity is
estimated at US$ 231,213.
Capital Investment requirements in US$
|
Item |
Units |
Qty |
Unit |
Amount |
|
Electronic Soap mixer |
No. |
2 |
297 |
594 |
|
Weighing Scale |
No. |
2 |
48 |
96 |
|
Thermometer |
No. |
2 |
39 |
79 |
|
Boilers |
No. |
3 |
240 |
720 |
|
Other office equipments |
No. |
1 |
2,515 |
2,515 |
|
Total |
4,004 |
Production and operating costs in US$
|
Cost item |
Units |
Unit |
Qty/day |
Cost |
Cost/ |
Cost/ |
|
Direct Costs |
|
|
|
|||
|
Coconut oil waste |
Ltrs |
12 |
19 |
228 |
5,928 |
71,136 |
|
Caustic Potash |
Ltrs |
10 |
19 |
190 |
4,940 |
59,280 |
|
Other materials |
Ltrs |
- |
- |
0 |
2,708 |
2,496 |
|
Subtotal |
418 |
13,576 |
162,912 |
|||
|
General Costs(Overheads) |
||||||
|
Administration expenses |
542 |
6,500 |
||||
|
Labour |
2,500 |
30,000 |
||||
|
Utilities |
650 |
7,800 |
||||
|
Rent |
1,000 |
12,000 |
||||
|
Selling & Distribution |
542 |
6,500 |
||||
|
Depreciation |
83 |
1,001 |
||||
|
Miscellaneous |
375 |
4,500 |
||||
|
Subtotals |
5,692 |
68,301 |
||||
|
Total operating Costs |
19,268 |
231,213 |
Project product cost and price structure in US $
|
Item |
Qty/ day |
Qty/ |
Unit Cost |
Prod/ |
|
Liquid soap (20 liters jerry-can) |
160 |
49,920 |
4.63 |
231,213 |
Profitability analysis in US $
|
Item |
Per day |
Per month |
Per year |
|
Revenue |
800 |
20,800 |
249,600 |
|
Less: Production operating costs |
741 |
19,268 |
231,213 |
|
Profit |
59 |
1,532 |
18,387 |