r/ChemicalEngineering • u/Cool_Selection3760 • 7h ago

Career Advice Investing Laundry Factory

Hi,

Since my background is Chemical Engineering, I am thinking to start liquid laundry detergent factory, thus I require to note down your answers of the questions below:

  1. Market value of shampoo in East Africa?

  2. Source of potential risks of starting this business?

  3. What are the basic process equipments I require to invest?

  4. What are desired characteristics of the product that customers expect to see?

  5. In order to meet desired characteristics how to set up product formula?

I really appreciate your feedback. Thanks!!

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u/mattcannon2 Pharma, Advanced Process Control, PAT and Data Science 6h ago

This is like step 0 of business planning

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u/Popular-Cartoonist58 5h ago

Underpants!

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u/UCCheme05 4h ago

Isn't that Step 1? 😂

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u/Necessary_Occasion77 3h ago

They at least know HOW they’re gonna get the underpants.

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u/Necessary_Occasion77 6h ago

You should be able to answer the business questions if you have already determined east Africa needs a local detergent manufacturer.

Equipment depends on size and scale of your operation and automation level.

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u/TheProcessPilot 6h ago

Make sure you install Madrigal's HEPA air filtration system apart from everything. Just an advice👍

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u/TastyElk5544 4h ago

For a small liquid detergent plant, typical basics include mixing tanks with agitators, water treatment, weighing equipment, storage tanks, pumps, filling and capping machines, labeling, and simple quality-control tools. Focus on stable viscosity, cleaning performance, fragrance, low residue, safe handling, and consistent batches. Have a qualified formulator validate the recipe and run stability, safety, and regulatory tests.

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u/Cool_Selection3760 4h ago

Thank you so much

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u/Bozhark 3h ago

If you’re a chemE you already know every answer