Urea is used in laundry detergents as a stabilizer, pH adjuster, and clarifying agent to improve product consistency, enhance cleaning, and keep liquid formulas clear, while also boosting performance in some cases, like improving stain removal or dye application in fabric care, and can even be combined with washing powder for pest control in agriculture. It helps prevent builder salts from settling in heavy-duty liquids and acts as a humectant to keep fabrics damp for vibrant dyeing.
Functions in Detergents & Laundry:
Stabilizer & Thickener: Prevents separation and settling of ingredients, especially builder salts in liquid detergents, improving product stability.
Clarity Agent: Makes liquid detergents appear clearer and more appealing.
pH Regulator: Helps maintain the optimal pH for cleaning performance.
Performance Booster:
Synergistically improves stain removal, particularly grass stains, in certain formulas.
Helps dissolve powdered dyes and keeps fabrics damp during curing for deeper, more even colors.
Component in Cleaning Agents: Used in specialized industrial cleaners for surfaces, often combined with surfactants and electrolytes.
Urea
₹75.00 – ₹250.00Price range: ₹75.00 through ₹250.00
Urea is used in laundry detergents as a stabilizer, pH adjuster, and clarifying agent to improve product consistency, enhance cleaning, and keep liquid formulas clear, while also boosting performance in some cases, like improving stain removal or dye application in fabric care, and can even be combined with washing powder for pest control in agriculture. It helps prevent builder salts from settling in heavy-duty liquids and acts as a humectant to keep fabrics damp for vibrant dyeing.
Functions in Detergents & Laundry: