DETERGENT GRADE ZEOLITE
(ZEOLITE-A)
Synthetic
Detergent Grade Zeolites (Sodium Alumino Silicates),
which are similar to natural minerals, were found
to be highly effective builders. Given their function,
effectiveness and their safe ecological properties,
synthetic Zeolites have been accepted as environmentally
compatible builders.
Advantages of Zeolite-A
Average particle size 4 micron and maximum size not exceeding 20 micron of
Zeolite-A has made it suitable to pass through the mesh size of clothes, preventing
greying thereby.
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Due
to cubical shape with rounded corners and edges,
Zeolite-A crystals do not remain on fabrics and
are easily removed on rinsing.
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The
unwanted water soluble dirt molecules are absorbed
on Zeolite particles.
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It
coagulates the colloidal dirt and pigments causing
easy removal.
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The
presence of Zeolite-A does not interfere with
the bio-degradation of Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonates
(LABS).
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Zeolite-A
particles tend to form aggregate with other sewage
constituents and are largely eliminated in the
pre-sedimentation of sewage treatment.
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Zeolite-A
is formulated in detergents to the extent of 25-30%.
NALCO's
Zeolite-A
Nalco's detergent grade Zeolite plant is based on
indigenous technology developed by M/s CSMCRI, Bhavnagar
licensed through NRDC. Production of Zeolite-A directly
in the loop of NALCO's Alumina Refinery, based on
Sodium Aluminate Liquor as the main feed stock.
Zeolite-A Plant is located adjacent to Refinery
Complex of NALCO at Damanjodi. Product quality:
Specification
of NALCOs Zeolite-A (Data Sheet) is
at par with International Standards.
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