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Charcoal Body Wash

This project profile outlines the setup of a manufacturing unit for activated charcoal body wash. The product is formulated using surfactants, alkali, activated charcoal powder, and various conditioning and preserving agents to cleanse skin and absorb toxins.

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Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Plant & Machinery16.5
Other Misc. Assets0.5
Working Capital7.78
Total24.78

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution2.48
Term Loan15.3
Working Capital Loan7
Total24.78

Raw materials & machinery

Manufacturing process

  1. Prepare the thickener solution in a mixing vessel with a stirrer and add sulphonic acid and foam booster.
  2. Prepare the caustic soda or caustic potash solution in a jacketed SS reaction vessel to dissipate exothermic heat.
  3. Add the thickener solution to the alkali solution under continuous agitation in a reaction mixer.
  4. Dissolve soda ash or trisodium EDTA in water and add it to the mixture to neutralize the solution.
  5. Dissolve surfactants in requisite water and add to the mixture with intense mixing.
  6. Add the activated charcoal powder and mix the contents thoroughly.
  7. Add dissolved colorants, fragrances, and preservatives, then allow the mixture to stand for 3-4 hours.
  8. Perform quality control testing for pH, viscosity, appearance, and odor.
  9. Pump the approved mixture into holding tanks and feed into the automatic bottle filling line.
  10. Fill bottles, apply caps using the capping machine, and pass containers through the labelling machine before final packaging.

Market

Activated charcoal-based personal care products are currently dominating the market due to their skin-cleansing and anti-bacterial properties, drawing out dirt and toxins effectively.

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