Quantitative determination of nonionic surfactants by using a handmade heating turbidimeter

Yoko Shinohara, Reiko Shugihara, Shinsuke Yamashita

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Abstract

Recently, non-ionic surfactants are widely used as home detergents. It is desired to develop a simple measurement method for evaluating the remaining non-ionic surfactants in the laundry, the effect of rinsing in the wash, and the behaviour of non-ionic surfactants in the drainage. In this study, a new quantitative determination method for evaluating the POE type of non-ionic surfactants is proposed. The method utilizes a handmade heating turbidimeter which measures the tubidity relating to its temperature change. The effectiveness of the proposed quantitative determination method is verified by comparing with conventional UV and ELISA methods.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)31-36
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of the Japan Research Association for Textile End-Uses
Volume46
Issue number8
Publication statusPublished - Aug 1 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cloud point
  • Detergents
  • Heating turbidimeter
  • Home laundry
  • LED
  • Non ionic surfactants
  • Sodium sulphate
  • Turbidity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science (miscellaneous)
  • Business, Management and Accounting(all)

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