Analysis of Some Brands of Detergent Sold in Sokoto

Authors

  • Bello, S. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
  • Yusuf, A.J. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
  • Mshellia, H. E. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
  • Lawwali, H. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57233/ijsgs.v8i3.182

Keywords:

Detergent, Washing, Surfactant, Analysis, Brands

Abstract

Detergent is commonly available as powders or concentrated solutions. Detergent work because they are amphiphilic- partly hydrophilic (polar) and partly hydrophobic (non- polar). Qualitative determination of Surfactant, Sulphur, Phosphorus and Nitrogen (as cyanide) were carried out with Quantitative analysis for Sulphate, Foamabilityand Total alkalinity. All the samples were found to be anionic detergents, Sulphur, Phosphorus were present in all the samples but Nitrogen was not detected. The percentage alkalinity for samples A- E were; 32.40, 72.08, 37.52, 46.60 and 55.50 respectively as carbonate with 4.8, 5.6, 6.9, 4.4 and 1.8 % as Hydroxide. Similarly, heights (cm) of foam formed for samples A-E were 440, 430, 410, 450 and 450. The percentage concentrations of Sulphate were 97.5, 27.5, 43.5, 42.0 and 52.0. Therefore, Sample B is good for hard-water washing, C is good for fabrics, D is good for stain removal and A,E samples are good for utensils and washing machine.

Author Biographies

Bello, S., Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.

Yusuf, A.J., Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Mshellia, H. E., Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Department of Pharmacognosy and Drug Development, Usmanu Danfodiyo, University, Sokoto

Lawwali, H., Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

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Published

2017-12-28

How to Cite

Bello, S., Yusuf, A.J., Mshellia, H. E., & Lawwali, H. (2017). Analysis of Some Brands of Detergent Sold in Sokoto. International Journal of Science for Global Sustainability, 4(2), 5. https://doi.org/10.57233/ijsgs.v8i3.182

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2017): INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE FOR GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY (IJSGS)

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