Industrial cleaning chemicals are specialised chemicals used to clean and preserve many types of industrial equipment and facilities. They are intended to remove tenacious filth, grime, oil, and other contaminants from machinery, floors, walls, and other industrial surfaces. Industrial cleaning chemicals come in a variety of types, including detergents, degreasers, solvents, and acids. They are designed to meet specific cleaning needs, such as removing tough stains, disinfecting surfaces, and protecting equipment from corrosion and damage. Industrial cleaners contain various chemicals that can have different toxicity levels that are harmful to humans and the environment and pose a challenge due to strict environmental regulations. Palm-based industrial liquid cleaners with clay is a potential replacement for hazardous industrial cleaning chemicals(Figure 1).

Main researcher: Zulina Abd. Maurad
E-mail: zulina@mpob.gov.my