IMPORTANT INGREDIENTS OF DETERGENT POWDER

1. www.aatmnirbharsena.org DETERGENT POWDER MAKING BUSINESS

2. The detergent powder is also known as Synthetic Detergent. They are very different from oil-based soap though both soaps and detergents are surfactants. Their one crucial application is cleaning & washing. Because of several advantages, detergents are more popular than soaps, and its demand is always high if the product is effective both price and quality-wise. There are varieties of detergents varying in percentages of active matter present in them and are found in different colors. The manufacturing process is simple and cost-effective, and only mixing is involved. Hence, this product is best suited for manufacturing in the small-scale sector because of its easy manufacturing and low investment method. Detergents have been and shall continue to be in demand because of its multi-purpose feature. www.aatmnirbharsena.org ABOUT DETERGENT POWDER

3. In recent times, the demand for detergents has increased with the growth of the population. The detergent powder segment only caters to 3 variant categories: the lower, middle, and higher-end market. As one of the needs of people today, detergents' demand is slowly increasing with every passing day.Because of this rapid urbanization, there's more demand for detergent powders in sachets or small pack sizes. Apart from that, there’s also the increasing per capita income, which boosts the population's purchase capacity. Furthermore, an extensive range of hunger options for right living, health awareness, and choice are just some of the valid reasons why detergent powders are growing in demand. Also, people in rural areas are replacing detergent cake with washing powders. Apart from domestic consumption, these products also have different usages in different industrial sectors. In the small and medium industries, you can find a good investment opportunity in this industry. Thus, the detergent powder manufacturing business is a lucrative and productive opportunity for those who want to start a small scale business. www.aatmnirbharsena.org MARKET POTENTIAL

4. Heavy duty detergent Phosphate free detergent Light duty detergent Soft fabric detergent www.aatmnirbharsena.org LIST OF CATEGORIES OF DETERGENT POWDER

5. Sodium carbonate Sodium metasilicate Alkaline sodium silicate Sodium bicarbonate Sodium Sulphate Sodium tripolyphosphate Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose Phthalocyanine blue color or oil-soluble yellow color Optical whitener Perfume Water LAB acid slurry www.aatmnirbharsena.org IMPORTANT INGREDIENTS OF DETERGENT POWDER

6. The budget is mentioned as per the medium-sized detergent powder manufacturing unit with a 1000m sq—Ft. area. A minimum Rs 25 lakh is required by any entrepreneur to start detergent making business. This is because of the presence of a number of competitors in the detergent making industry, so initially, the struggle for selling would be touching the sky. • Manufacturing unit rent- Rs 1 lakh/month • Raw material- Rs. 4 lakhs • Employee & other workers- Rs 2,70,000/ month • Equipments and machineries- Rs 10-15 lakh onwards • Advertisement- Rs50,000/ month • Insurance- Rs 1 lakh cover • License & registration fees- Rs. 50,000 www.aatmnirbharsena.org Budget for detergent making business

7. Registration of the business and deciding on the business name is of utmost importance. You can get it registered as LLP, Pvt. Ltd., Or Ltd Co., partnership, or as a sole proprietor. Registering the business as an SSI unit helps in procuring government subsidy. The next major step is opening a bank account under the company's name to carry out all business transactions. It is essential to apply for a ‘Consent to Establish’ and ‘Consent to Operate’ from the Pollution Control Board in detergent related business. Trademark registration is the essential element to protect your brand name and trade license from the local authority. To initiate the distribution network, opt for 'Distribution Agreement Paper.‘ You can apply for MSME UdyogAadhaar online registration and GST registration.  As an Aatmnirbhar Sena, we have been working relentlessly to provide full time assistance to enthusiast entrepreneurs in all the steps of taking up detergent making business and being with them throughout the process. www.aatmnirbharsena.org LEGAL COMPLIANCE (Registration & licenses)

8. BUSINESS PLAN Deep and thorough market research and a well-framed business plan is required before starting a detergent manufacturing business in India. The business plan should be brief and able to incorporate your company’s mission statement, budgeting, and target market. Below mentioned are some of the essential elements that should be included in a business plan for a detergent manufacturing business: • Cost/source of raw materials. • Target market. • Plant, machinery & equipment cost. • Capital Investment • Manufacturing Process • Marketing strategy • Detailed financial plan www.aatmnirbharsena.org STEPS INVOLVED IN BUSINESS

9. The unit's location should be chosen carefully, keeping in mind that the site should have adequate availability of water, space, electricity, and transportation. Moreover, it should also have proximity to the place where raw materials are bought and somewhat nearby the target market . The factory should comply with all requirements of state and government guidelines. If it is a leased property, it should be suitable for all your equipment and ample parking facilities. The factory unit should be in an industrial zone, and there should be easy access to the factory through land transportation. Apart from this, the safety of workers is must before deciding on the location. www.aatmnirbharsena.org Deciding on the location of the unit

10. www.aatmnirbharsena.org RAW MATERIALS & EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED RAW MATERIALS REQUIRED • Trisodium Phosphate • Sodium sulphate • Soda ash light • Enzymes • Surfactants • Sodium Tri Polyphosphate • Sodium Meta Silicate • Carboxy Methyl Cellouse • Glauber’s salt • Colour • Fabric softeners • Detergent builders • Bleaches and compounds • Caustic soda • Sodium silicate • Synthetic perfumes and fragrances • Alkylbenzenesulphonate • Polythene bags for packaging EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED • Mixing vessels • High-pressure tanks and reactors • Reactors • Neutraliser • Pulveriser • Cyclone • Blender • Weighing scale • Storage and raw materials tanks • Furnace • Blowers • Conveyors sieve • Spray dryer • Perfumer • Packaging machine • Waste disposal baggies • Anti-pollution unit • Gas or electric stove • Blenders, hand gloves, and basins

11. This is how detergent powder is manufactured: Firstly use soda ash & neutralize the acid slurry. Keep the mixture for about an hour so that the reaction is complete. Mix all the other ingredients like colours, glauber’s salt, CMC, STEP, perfume, TSP, and many others. Once completed, continuously mix everything so that your ingredients blend to the neutralized acid slurry. Dry the mixture. Keep it aside till it cools down. At last, pack the finished product. Proper packaging material should be used before putting it out for sale. www.aatmnirbharsena.org Manufacturing process

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13. Once the product is legally ready to be rolled out in the market you should lay focus on increasing its sale, and it should be worth all the hard work that has gone into it till now. One way is to focus on maximizing your channels to the maximum for selling. Establishing a robust distributor-dealer network is a must. Some outdoor media activity shall enhance the rate at which you can sell the detergent powders. Employing a commission can help a great way of boosting sales. Ensuring that your product is available at all the retail counter will help you grow your selling power. You can analyze and explore some of the opportunities to sell detergent powder, which are: • Natural product stores • Online Retailers • Company's owned website • Super Markets • Brick and Mortar store www.aatmnirbharsena.org How to increase sale of the product?

14. Aatmnirbhar Bharat Abhiyan- Free collateral loans are bestowed upon small scale industries and small businesses to promote small scale industries. • MUDRA scheme- MUDRA provides finance to micro-business/ small business enterprises under the Scheme of Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana. • Entrepreneurship and skill development program-Organized to nurture the skills of youth by enlightening them on various aspects of taking industrial activity required for setting up small industries www.aatmnirbharsena.org Government schemes

15. Starting a detergent powder business is one of the most viable and a promising option due to less complicated manufacturing process. The detergent powder market is one segment of the FMCG market in the world with good growth potential. Being a consumer good, people use it on a day to day basis for clothes, hand wash, and kitchen utensils, and its demand is found in the market all through the year. Moreover, an entrepreneur can initiate a detergent manufacturing business with moderate capital investment, securing a bright future for oneself. www.aatmnirbharsena.org CONCLUSION