Commercial Laundry

Proven and high-performing solutions for large-scale, commercial laundry formulations.

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Solutions for fresh and clean commercial laundry

For large-scale laundry operations, formulators need to meet high expectations for bright, fresh and clean laundry while also minimizing environmental impact.

At Dow, we provide application know-how, an online database of information, rapid formulation expertise and product technologies to meet rising customer expectations for commercial laundry products. Our online tools and team of experts can help you keep up with changing regulations and develop formulations for demanding laundry applications that are safe for people and the planet.

Superior wetting

Our solutions provide superior wetting capabilities for shorter wash cycles, more effective soil removal and greater resource efficiency.

Excellent emulsification

Our technologies also provide excellent emulsification properties, so oily soils stay suspended during the wash cycle and help reduce soil redeposition on fabric.

Range of foam profiles

Our low-foam surfactants offer a range of foam profiles with rapid collapse to enable shorter rinsing cycles and lower water usage.

Concentrated formulations

Our solutions can be used to develop concentrated laundry detergent formulations that reduce water usage and conserve energy during shipping.

Low-Foaming Nonionic Surfactants

Control foam to enable short rinsing cycles and lower water usage.

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Dispersants

Boost cleaning power of liquid laundry formulations by preventing redeposition of soils and helping fabrics look cleaner and brighter.

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Rheology Modifiers

Control flow and stabilize formulations for better uniform dosing of liquid laundry products.

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Glycol Ether Solvents

Provide more effective solubilization and greater stability in heavy-duty liquid laundry formulations.

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Chelants

Enable more effective use of surfactants in hard water and prevent scale.

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ECOSURF™ and TERGITOL™ Surfactants

ECOSURF™ and TERGITOL™ surfactants are versatile, sustainable solutions that provide excellent wetting performance while minimizing environmental impact. Products include ECOSURF™ EH-6, EH-9, SA-7 and SA-9, which are readily biodegradable ingredients, as well as TERGITOL™ 15-S-7 and 15-S-9 surfactants that are also readily biodegradable and non-APE based solutions. This family of biodegradable surfactants are high-performing solutions for heavy-duty, concentrated laundry formulations that help formulators achieve their desired foam profiles.