Sodium dodecylbenzen sulfonate (DBS) and linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) are widely used in dishwashing products. Residual levels of these surfactants are commonly found on the surfaces of dishware following dishwashing. Residual surfactants and detergents can act as potential toxicants and may pose health risks. This study explored the applicability of dielectric barrier discharge plasma (DBDP) for the degradation of residual surfactants in order to minimize their harmful effects. The plasma was generated using 10 kV pulsed DC power supply at different input currents (2.0-3.0 A) and at various inter-electrode gaps (2.0-3.0 mm). Under simulatory treatment conditions, diluted surfactants (DBS and LAS) and DBS-containing dishwashing detergents dispersed on slide glasses were exposed to DBDP for predetermined periods of time. Results indicated that, under optimal treatment conditions of 3.0 A current and 2.0 mm inter-electrode gap, tested surfactants and surfactants in detergents were degraded in the range of 60- 70% following the plasma treatment for 120 min. Modeling of degradation kinetics indicated that Weibull distribution was the best-fit model, and decimal degradation times (δ) were calculated. Pure surfactants were degraded at relatively higher level than surfactants in detergents. Among these anionic surfactants, DBS was more rapidly degraded than LAS by plasma treatment.

메탄올은 부동액, 세제, 살균제, 소독제 및 공업용매 등 다양한 분야에서 사용되는 독성 알코올이며, 섭취, 경피흡 수 및 흡입을 통해 인체에 노출된다. 체내에서 메탄올은 포름알데히드와 포름산으로 산화되며, 이러한 생성물을 대사산증, 시신경장애를 일으키고, 심한 경우 사망에 이르기도 한다. 본 연구에서는 국내에서 유통되는 세척제 및 헹 굼보조제 중 메탄올의 함량을 모니터링하고자 하였으며, 기존의 식약처에서 고시한 방법보다 더 간단하고 빠른 GCHS- MS방법으로 진행하였다. 본 분석법은SIM 모드로 진행하였고(메탄올 31 m/z 및 이소프로판올 45 m/z), LOD는 1.09 mg/kg으로 계산되었으며, 정확도와 정밀도는 각각 91.1-97.9%와 10%이하로 나타나 정량분석에 적합한 수준 임을 확인하였다. 본 연구는 세척제 중 메탄올 함량을 모니터링한 최초의 연구로써 가치가 있다고 판단된다.

Residual detergents and surfactants on utensils have brought about health issues because they can be absorbed to human digestion system together with containing foods. In the present study, a dielectric barrier discharge plasma (DBDP) was used to explore the applicability of non-thermal plasma for the degradation of residual surfactants and dishwashing detergents in order to reduce the intake of the residues remaining on utensils as the result of incomplete rinsing during dishwashing procedures. DBDP was generated at current intensity 2.0 - 3.0 A, and electrode gap 2.5 mm. Diluted dishwashing detergents and surfactants were spotted on slide glasses and exposed to DBDP for different periods of time. The results indicated that the dishwashing detergents and surfactants were degraded by 46.9 - 84.3% after up to 120 min treatments. Weibull equation was the best fit model to the degradation patterns of surfactants, and the decimal degradation time(δ) of 180.2 - 688.9 min were observed according to currents. Surfactants contained in detergents were degraded more effectively than the surfactants themselves. Among the anion surfactants, DDBS was more rapidly degraded than LAS and ABS.

In this study, we developed and validated microanalysis methods for the determination of linear alkylbenzenesulfonate (LAS), sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), and alpha olefin sulfonate (AOS). The conditions for the analysis of the surfactants using HPLC with FLD, RID, and ELSD detectors were investigated. The methods were validated by determining the linearity, limits of detection (LODs), limits of quantification (LOQs), recovery, precision, and accuracy. LAS analysis by FLD revealed calibration curves that were linear in the range of 10-200 mg/L for an LAS mixture. The calibration curves for C10-C13 had correlation coefficients of 0.995, 0.997, 0.996, and 0.997, respectively. SLS analysis using RID generated a linear calibration curve in the range of 10-300 mg/L. The calibration curve for SLS C12 had a correlation coefficient of 0.9994. AOS analysis using ELSD resulted in a correlation coefficient of 0.9940. For LAS, the LODs and LOQs were 0.09-0.56 and 0.30-1.87 mg/L, respectively. For SLS C12, the LOD and LOQ were 0.07 and 2.33 mg/L, respectively. For AOS C14, the LOD and LOQ were 16.55 and 21.83 mg/L, respectively. The recoveries were 97.17-98.84% for LAS C10-C14, 97.94% for SLS C12, and 96.11% for AOS C14. The established methods provide acceptable precision and accuracy. Our methods could be useful for the detection of anionic surfactants in dishwashing detergents.

An aqueous solution of a commercial liquid synthetic detergent for kitchen use was photodecomposed in the presence of titanium dioxides powder under an atmosphere of air at room temperature. Titanium dioxides were prepared by sol-gel method from titanium iso-propoxide at different R ratio(H2O/titanium iso-propoxide) and calcined at 500℃. All titanium dioxides were characterized by XRD, BET surface area analyzer and UV-VIS spectrometer. The surface area of titanium dioxides prepared at R ratio=6 appeared higher volume about 20% than commercial TiO2 catalysts. XRD patterns of titania particles were observed mixing phase together with rutile and anatase type. Titanium dioxides prepared by sol-gel method show higher activity about 6% than commercial TiO2 catalysts on the photocatalytic degradation of a commercial liquid synthetic detergent for kitchen. The concentration of the detergent decreased to about 90% of its initial value at illumination times of 2 hour. Illumination for 30 minutes decreased the concentration of oxygen to about one-fifth of the initial value.

Linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) from the mixture of anionic and nonionic detergents (containing amide type and alkylphenoxy polyethanol type) is identified by Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, separated using physical properties (solubility) and determined by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

The effect of 60Co are discussed with regard to radiochemical destruction detergent. The study deals specifically with the effect gamma radiation from 60Co source upon aquous solution of detergent. Test on biodegradation of A B S (solium alkyl benzene sulfonate) under the waste-water prior to the detergent conversion to biodegradable surfactants. The reason for removal of A B S was their extreme environmental stability and the associateo appearance of foam in waste water treatment plants. Although the A B S are considered biodegradable the time required for biodegradation in practical with the present environmental guidelines

산업장에서 사용되는 산업용 세척제는 대부분 합성계면활성제를 사용하기 때문에 사람에게 장기간 노출될 경우 피부 갑작자극 면역기 저하를 통해서 비염, 천식, 아토피 등을 유발할 수 있으며, 기계에는 부식성에 의해 기계의 이상을 가져올 수 있다. 가정이나 제조업체에서 대량으로 방출되는 폐식용유를 이용하여 산업용 세척제를 만들 경우 폐자원의 재활용과 수계유입시 발생하는 환경오염을 차단할 수 있다. 또한, 폐식용유는 식물성유지가 대부분의 성분으로 유해화학물질이 거의 없으며 pH가 약알칼리성이기 때문에 산업용 계면활성제로 제조할 경우 인체에 무해하고 기계에 대한 부식성도 없는 특징을 가질 수 있다. 따라서, 본 연구의 목적은 산업용 세척제의 재료로 폐식용유를 사용하여 에스테르의 가수 분해에 의해 카르복실산과 알코올을 생성하는 비누화 반응을 촉진하고 유용성 미생물과 발효기술 등을 접목하여 산업용 세척제를 개발하는 것이다. 이렇게 개발된 세척제는 평가 항목으로 표면장력, pH, 수분 및 휘발성 물질, 메틸알콜, 형광증백제, 석유 에테르 가용성분, 생분해성, TOC, 중금속(As, Pb 등), 부식성 등에 대한 성능을 분석 및 평가하고 생산된 시제품을 산업현장에서 사용하여 제품의 현장 적용성을 확인함으로써 성능의 우수성과 단점을 보완하여 제품에 반영하고자 하였다.