Detergents are commonly used in our daily life. In Malaysia, the detergent market value in 2002 was RM 486.5 million with powder formulation constituting 72.5%, liquid 11.6% and bar 15.6%, corresponding to 78 700 t, 11 952 t and 19 600 t respectively (AC Nielsen, 2003). To maintain the interest and loyalty of consumers who have many choices in the market, detergent companies are introducing more varieties of surfactants and ingredients in their products.

Main Researcher: Dr Mohtar Yusof
Email: mohtar@mpob.gov.my