Ingredients for household chemicals

Household chemicals are built on surfactants, complemented by functional raw materials: rheology modifiers and thickeners, surface treatment polymers, polymers and additives for laundry products, solvents and glycols, silicones and dyes. These determine the product’s texture, performance on a given surface, stability and appearance. The ViaKosmo home care section is organised by exactly these functions.

Rheology modifiers give detergents the right viscosity and texture and stabilise suspensions such as beads or fragrance capsules. A thicker product is easier to dose and, on vertical surfaces such as toilets or kitchen tiles, stays in place longer. The choice of thickener depends on pH, electrolyte and surfactant content and the required clarity, so it should be confirmed by stability testing.

Polymers in laundry products improve performance without raising surfactant levels. Depending on type, they prevent soil from redepositing on fabric, reduce dye transfer between coloured items, make stains easier to remove in later washes or inhibit scale formation. The choice depends on the product format, whether liquid, powder or unit dose, and on which fabrics and soils are the priority.

In household products, silicones work mainly as antifoams, for example in laundry powders and liquids and in dishwasher products, and they add shine and water repellency in furniture, car and kitchen surface care. In fabric softeners, they improve softness and make ironing easier. The choice depends on whether the silicone must work in the water phase, in an emulsion or as a film on the surface.

In the EU, detergents fall under Regulation (EC) No 648/2004, which requires, among other things, biodegradability of surfactants and sets rules for labelling and making an ingredient list available. The finished product is classified and labelled under the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, and raw materials must meet REACH requirements. A manufacturer therefore needs up-to-date safety data sheets and technical data for every raw material.

Solvents and glycols help dissolve greasy and stubborn soils, improve the clarity and stability of concentrates and improve the product’s stability at low temperatures. They are used in glass and surface cleaners, degreasers and concentrated laundry liquids. The choice depends on evaporation rate, odour, CLP classification and compatibility with the rest of the formula.

Send an enquiry through the form on this page, email sales@viakosmo.pl or call +48 88 66 78 955 to receive a quote and documentation. Describe the product type, the function you need and an estimate of the volume. ViaKosmo supplies a technical data sheet, safety data sheet and quality certificate with every batch, and technologists can help select raw materials and scale the formula up to industrial production.