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Chemicals that make washing cool

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Child looking at control panel of washing machine

Lowering the washing temperature has a significant effect on energy efficiency

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NEODOL surfactant intermediates have a unique molecular structure that gives formulators more flexibility for developing low temperature formulations

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Washing machine detergent capsules

More compact forms of detergent require less energy to transport them

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While the use of low temperature laundry detergents is well established in mature markets, the impact could be even more significant in major developing economies

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