What are the main functions and what is the reason for the danger of zeolites in washing powder?
With the aim of caring for the environment and human health, manufacturers of washing powders are constantly improving the composition of detergents, making them as safe as possible.
So, more and more often, instead of hazardous phosphates, zeolites are added to the composition of washing powder - natural minerals with special absorbing properties.
It is believed that zeolites are absolutely harmless to humans. But is it really so? Let's try to figure it out.
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What is it and why are they needed?
Zeolites are minerals, a feature of which is the ability to form a glassy vesicular substance upon strong heating.
The main function of zeolite in washing powder is to reduce the water hardness index, due to which less surfactants are used (surfactants quickly remove impurities from fabric fibers in "soft" water).
What are they?
In the general group of zeolites there are more than forty varieties of minerals... In more detail, these substances are divided into two categories: natural and artificial minerals.
Natural zeolites are rock crystals. Particles differ in shape, shade (can be transparent or colored).
Natural particles are formed by high temperatures from volcanic remnants or from the degeneration of seabed sedimentary rocks.
Artificial zeolites are mined in the laboratory (artificial synthesis makes it possible to obtain more than a hundred different species).
Are they harmful?
The use of zeolites helps the manufacturer to reduce the amount of potentially hazardous substances in the detergent powder.
Also, answering the question about the dangers of zeolites in washing powder, it is worth noting:
- The molecular structure of minerals is very similar to a sieve. The smallest cells of the substance, filtering out impurities, accumulate chemical components of washing powders.Interacting through clothing with human skin, they can cause severe allergic reactions.
- The smallest particles of zeolites as an abrasive negatively affect the parts and assemblies of the mechanisms of the washing machine.
- Without dissolving in water, minerals make the fabric stiff, change its structure and even shade.
- Zeolites are very poorly rinsed out of fabric fibers. Drying, they get into the air and, together with dust particles from the surrounding space, through inhalation, settle on the lungs and bronchi of a person.
Zeolites are not the most dangerous substances. But in order to maintain your health, you should switch to powders without such particles, with a completely natural composition.
How to choose a detergent without this component in the composition?
Choosing safe detergents, it is necessary to make sure that the minimum amount of zeolites (or better without them) and surfactants is declared in the composition.
Normally, surfactants should not exceed 2%, and zeolites (represented by silicates and carbonates, which are the safest for humans and the environment) - 1/3 of the total weight of the powder.
TOP 3 best
Below is the rating of organic and hypoallergenic washing powders:
Chistown "Organic"
Chistown "Organic" is a new generation detergent created on the basis of natural soap... The powder washes clothes carefully and efficiently, while preserving human health and the environment.
Chistown Organic is a concentrated product. One pack (600 g) is sufficient for washing 50 kg of laundry.
The average cost is 180 rubles. (pack 600 gr).
Sodasan Color
Sodasan Color Organic Laundry Detergent - German quality confirmed by GREENPEACE ENERGY certificates (Germany)... Only natural ingredients:
- herbal extracts,
- lemon acid,
- minerals,
- essential oils.
Perfectly washes clothes from any fabrics.
Average cost - 1100 rubles. (pack 1.2 kg).
KLAR ECO SENSITIVE
Hypoallergenic washing gel KLAR ECO SENSITIVE consists of substances of plant and mineral origin (natural soap nut extract, succinic acid). Perfectly cleans away any dirt. Odorless gel.
The product is absolutely safe for human health and the environment (confirmed by an organic certificate).
The average cost is 1,500 rubles. (capacity 1.5 l).
Before buying, you must make sure that the seller has the appropriate quality certificates for the goods... This will help you get a truly natural, safe laundry detergent.
The composition and purpose of the components of the washing powder is discussed in given section.
Conclusion
Replacing the phosphates in the detergent powder with zeolites will not completely eliminate allergic reactions and the development of other health problems. But by choosing funds with the most natural composition, you can shine such risks to a minimum.
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