Dishwasher capsule ingredients mainly include the following categories:
1. Surfactant: can quickly reduce the surface tension of water, help to wash. Surfactants used in automatic dishwashers need to have good wettability and low foaming.
2. Alkaline additives: such as sodium carbonate and sodium silicate, these ingredients have good water solubility, decontamination ability, can effectively remove food residue, grease and other stains on the tableware.
3. Chelating agent: used to effectively remove calcium and magnesium ions in water to prevent the formation of insoluble matter attached to the tableware.
4. Bleach: such as sodium peroxycarbonate, can be oxidized to remove stains and color stains, and has a strong disinfection and sterilization ability.
5. Enzyme preparations: as a biocatalyst, it can accelerate chemical reactions and promote the removal of food residues.
6. Solvent enhancement: mainly used to improve the solubility of non-ionic surfactants in liquid detergents.
7. Organic acids: such as citric acid, lactic acid, can neutralize the residual alkaline substances in the main lotion.
In addition, dishwasher capsules may also contain other ingredients, such as flavors and preservatives, to enhance the washing effect and stability of the product.
It is worth noting that the ingredients of dishwasher capsules may vary by brand and type. Therefore, it is best to check the product description or label to understand its specific ingredients before use.
In addition, from the perspective of production technology, dishwasher capsules are usually made of water-soluble membranes (such as polyvinyl alcohol) and are manufactured by thermoforming technology. This technique involves softening the film with heat and applying a vacuum to keep it in the mold, then filling it with detergent ingredients and sealing it to form a capsule. This multi-compartment design allows different detergent components to be separated to maintain their stability and improve the washing effect.
