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Zeloids are minerals known as hydrated alumino silicates. Natural zeolites are a group of more than 40 minerals. Generally known; faujasite, stilbit, chabasite, ferrierite, analcime…
In addition to natural zeolites, today more efficient and cost-effective synthetic zeolites are used in detergent and chemical industry. Artificial zeolites are not equivalent to natural zeolites. There are about 200 species.
For the moment, no zeolite production in Turkey, organic farming, the detergent industry, is used in many sectors such as livestock and cleaning of industrial waste.
Zeolite used in detergents since 1976 is called Zeolite A, Zeolite NaA or Zeolite 4A. Zeolites are generally used in the detergent industry instead of phosphates.
What are the benefits or harms of zeolites used instead of phosphates in detergents?
Zeolites act as ion exchangers in detergents by replacing water hardness ions with sodium ions. Environmental damage caused by detergents has long been known and discussed. Considering the environmental hazards, a solution is sought for detergents. Synthetic zeolites, on the other hand, have been used in the detergent industry due to their functionality and ecological properties.
In various studies, it has been determined that zeolites do not harm aquatic organisms like other chemical substances and do not have negative effects on the development of algae. For this reason, the use of zeolite instead of phosphate reduces the risk on aquatic organisms such as phytoplankton, zooplankton or fish by mixing detergents into the water.
While phosphate-based detergents cause residue formation in sewage systems over time, no residue formation is observed in zeolite use. Studies on living organisms did not show toxic effects or irritation potential.
Considering the benefits of zeolites, its use instead of phosphate is more advantageous and environmentally friendly.
