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Physical Properties of Fabrics: Chemical Compositions of Selected Detergents on Colourfastness of GTP Wax Print and ATL Wax Print (Indigo) in Ghana
Journal of Art and Design
| Vol 1, Issue 1
Table 2. Chemical Composition ofthe Detergents
| Properties | Omo | Ariel | Standard (GSA) |
| Active ingredients (surfactant) | 15% | 16% | Less than 15% |
| Active matter (enzymes) | 20% | 17% | Minimum 16% |
| Ph | 9% | 8.5% | Between 7 and 11% |
| Insoluble matter in water | 4% | 5% | 2.5% |
| Non-detergent organic matter | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1% |
Source: Laboratory Results, 2011