# Atharva Science — Full Reference

> Established in 2019 in Surat, Gujarat, Atharva Science is an integrated solutions partner for the home care, personal care and cleaning industry, spanning single-dose laundry pods, critical raw material supply (including our own MESAPON® brand of Methyl Ester Sulfonate), and ready-to-use home care concentrates for detergent and cleaner manufacturers, brand owners and institutional customers.

## Quick Facts
- **Founded:** 2019
- **Location:** Plot No. 10, Anthem Business Park, New Outer Ring Road, Kosmada, Surat 395006, Gujarat, India
- **Phone:** +91 98981 42614
- **Email:** info@atharvascience.com
- **Website:** https://www.atharvascience.com
- **Certifications:** ISO 9001:2015
- **Expertise:** Surfactants, Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES), Laundry Pods Manufacturing, Private Label Laundry Pods, Detergent Raw Materials, LABSA, SLES, Home Care Chemicals, Personal Care Ingredients, Detergent Formulation, Anionic Surfactants, Specialty Cleaning Chemicals, Chemical Manufacturing, Bio-based Surfactants

## Products

### Laundry Pods
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/laundry-pods
- **Description:** Single-dose laundry detergent pods manufactured and supplied by Atharva Science for household, institutional and private-label customers.

### MESAPON® (Methyl Ester Sulfonate)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/mesapon
- **Description:** Atharva Science's flagship product: a Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES) manufactured in India, a bio-based anionic surfactant for laundry, dishwash and industrial cleaning.

### CDEA (Cocamide DEA / Coconut Diethanolamide)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/cdea-cocamide-dea-coconut-diethanolamide
- **Chemical Name:** Cocamide DEA (Coconut Diethanolamide)
- **CAS Number:** 61791-31-9
- **Category:** Surfactants & Cleaners
- **Description:** CDEA (Cocamide DEA) is a non-ionic surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids that acts as a foam booster, thickener and viscosity control…
- **Applications:** Shampoos, body washes and liquid hand soaps, Bubble baths and personal cleansing products, Dishwash liquids and household cleaners, Select industrial cleaning and textile auxiliary formulations
- **Industries:** Personal Care, Home Care, Textile
- **Specifications:**
  - CAS No.: 61791-31-9
  - HSN Code: 3402 13 00 / 3402
- **Packaging:** Packaging options are being finalized. Contact our team for current pack sizes and availability.

### DM Hydantoin (DMDM Hydantoin)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/dm-hydantoin-dmdm-hydantoin
- **Chemical Name:** DMDM Hydantoin
- **CAS Number:** 6440-58-0
- **Category:** Specialty Chemicals & Builders
- **Description:** DMDM Hydantoin is a broad-spectrum preservative and antimicrobial agent used in cosmetics and cleaning products. It works by slowly releasi…
- **Applications:** Shampoos, conditioners and hair gels, Skin care creams, lotions and serums, Liquid soaps, body washes and hand sanitizers, Wet wipes, household cleaners and select latex/paint formulations
- **Industries:** Personal Care, Home Care
- **Specifications:**
  - CAS No.: 6440-58-0
  - HSN Code: 2933 21 00 (commonly used in India)
- **Packaging:** Packaging options are being finalized. Contact our team for current pack sizes and availability.

### EDTA Salts (Disodium, Tetrasodium & Metal-EDTA Complexes)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/edta-salts-disodium-tetrasodium-metal-edta-complexes
- **Chemical Name:** EDTA Salts (Disodium, Tetrasodium & Metal-EDTA Complexes)
- **CAS Number:** 6381-92-6
- **Category:** Specialty Chemicals & Builders
- **Description:** EDTA Salts are powerful chelating agents that bind metal ions, improving stability, clarity and performance across detergent, personal care…
- **Applications:** Chelant in shampoos, body washes and creams, Water softener and stabilizer in cleaning products, Metal ion control in industrial and agrochemical systems
- **Industries:** Personal Care, Home Care, Industrial Cleaning
- **Specifications:**
  - CAS No. (EDTA Disodium Dihydrate): 6381-92-6
  - CAS No. (EDTA Tetrasodium): 64-02-8
  - HSN Code: 2922 49 90 (representative)
- **Packaging:** Packaging options are being finalized. Contact our team for current pack sizes and availability.

### Methyl Paraben / Propyl Paraben
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/methyl-paraben-propyl-paraben
- **Chemical Name:** Methylparaben & Propylparaben (Parabens)
- **CAS Number:** 99-76-3
- **Category:** Specialty Chemicals & Builders
- **Description:** Methyl Paraben and Propyl Paraben are broad-spectrum preservatives used to inhibit microbial growth in water-based cosmetic and personal ca…
- **Applications:** Preservative in creams, lotions and liquid cleansers, Shampoos, conditioners and body washes, Cosmetic and toiletry products requiring long shelf life
- **Industries:** Personal Care, Home Care
- **Specifications:**
  - CAS No. (Methyl Paraben): 99-76-3
  - CAS No. (Propyl Paraben): 94-13-3
  - HSN Code: 2918 90 90
- **Packaging:** Packaging options are being finalized. Contact our team for current pack sizes and availability.

### Potassium Sorbate
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/potassium-sorbate
- **Chemical Name:** Potassium Sorbate
- **CAS Number:** 24634-61-5
- **Category:** Specialty Chemicals & Builders
- **Description:** Potassium Sorbate is a mild preservative effective against mold, yeast and select bacteria. It is used across cosmetics, personal care and…
- **Applications:** Preservative in creams, lotions and liquid cleansers, Personal care and cosmetic formulations, Water-based products requiring microbial protection
- **Industries:** Personal Care, Home Care
- **Specifications:**
  - CAS No.: 24634-61-5
  - HSN Code: 2916 19 90
- **Packaging:** Packaging options are being finalized. Contact our team for current pack sizes and availability.

### Sodium Benzoate
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/sodium-benzoate
- **Chemical Name:** Sodium Benzoate
- **CAS Number:** 532-32-1
- **Category:** Specialty Chemicals & Builders
- **Description:** Sodium Benzoate is a widely used preservative that protects water-based formulations from microbial growth. It is common across home care,…
- **Applications:** Preservative in liquid soaps, shampoos and lotions, Protection in cleaning and polish concentrates, Shelf-life extension in water-based systems
- **Industries:** Personal Care, Home Care
- **Specifications:**
  - CAS No.: 532-32-1
  - HSN Code: 2916 31 40
- **Packaging:** Packaging options are being finalized. Contact our team for current pack sizes and availability.

### Phosphoric Acid (85%)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/phosphoric-acid-85
- **Chemical Name:** Phosphoric Acid 85%
- **CAS Number:** 7664-38-2
- **Category:** Specialty Chemicals & Builders
- **Description:** Phosphoric Acid (85%) is a medium-strength mineral acid used for pH adjustment, descaling and as a process chemical. It is highly effective…
- **Applications:** Toilet and bathroom descalers, pH regulator in food and beverage systems, Process acid in metal treatment and cleaning
- **Industries:** Industrial Cleaning, Home Care
- **Specifications:**
  - CAS No.: 7664-38-2
  - HSN Code: 2809 20 10
  - Concentration: 85%
- **Packaging:** Packaging options are being finalized. Contact our team for current pack sizes and availability.

### CBS-X (Optical Brightener)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/cbs-x-optical-brightener
- **Chemical Name:** Optical Brightening Agent CBS-X (Fluorescent Whitening Agent)
- **CAS Number:** 27344-41-8
- **Category:** Specialty Chemicals & Builders
- **Description:** CBS-X is a widely used optical brightening agent that imparts a whitening effect on fabrics by absorbing UV light and re-emitting it as vis…
- **Applications:** Laundry powders and bars, Liquid detergents and fabric enhancers, Textile processing and paper applications
- **Industries:** Laundry Detergent, Textile, Home Care
- **Specifications:**
  - CAS No.: 27344-41-8
  - HSN Code: 3204 20 10
- **Packaging:** Packaging options are being finalized. Contact our team for current pack sizes and availability.

### Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash): Flakes / Solid
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/potassium-hydroxide-caustic-potash-flakes-solid
- **Chemical Name:** Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash)
- **CAS Number:** 1310-58-3
- **Category:** Specialty Chemicals & Builders
- **Description:** Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash) is a strong alkali used in liquid soap manufacturing, pH control and as a process chemical. It produce…
- **Applications:** Liquid soaps and soft soap bases, pH adjuster in detergents and cleaners, Process chemical in agrochemicals and industrial applications
- **Industries:** Home Care, Industrial Cleaning, Personal Care
- **Specifications:**
  - CAS No.: 1310-58-3
  - HSN Code: 2815 20 00
  - Form: Flakes / Solid
- **Packaging:** Packaging options are being finalized. Contact our team for current pack sizes and availability.

### Liquid Paraffin (Light / Heavy)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/liquid-paraffin-light-heavy
- **Chemical Name:** Liquid Paraffin (Mineral Oil)
- **CAS Number:** 8042-47-5
- **Category:** Specialty Chemicals & Builders
- **Description:** Liquid Paraffin is a highly refined mineral oil used as an emollient, lubricant and base across personal care and industrial products. Avai…
- **Applications:** Creams, lotions, baby oils and hair oils, Polishes, lubricants and release agents, Base for ointments and specialty cosmetic products
- **Industries:** Personal Care, Industrial Cleaning
- **Specifications:**
  - CAS No.: 8042-47-5
  - HSN Code: 2710 19 19 / 3403 19 10 (grade-dependent)
  - Grade: Light / Heavy
- **Packaging:** Packaging options are being finalized. Contact our team for current pack sizes and availability.

### Turkey Red Oil (Sulphonated Castor Oil)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/turkey-red-oil-sulphonated-castor-oil
- **Chemical Name:** Sulphonated Castor Oil (Turkey Red Oil)
- **CAS Number:** 8002-33-3
- **Category:** Surfactants & Cleaners
- **Description:** Turkey Red Oil is an anionic surfactant derived from castor oil, offering good wetting, emulsifying and spreading properties. It is widely…
- **Applications:** Wetting and levelling agent in textiles, Emulsifier in polishes and cleaning products, Process aid in agrochemical and industrial formulations
- **Industries:** Textile, Industrial Cleaning, Home Care
- **Specifications:**
  - CAS No.: 8002-33-3
  - HSN Code: 3402 90 99 / 1515 (grade-dependent)
- **Packaging:** Packaging options are being finalized. Contact our team for current pack sizes and availability.

### Propylene Glycol
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/propylene-glycol
- **Chemical Name:** Propylene Glycol (1,2-Propanediol)
- **CAS Number:** 57-55-6
- **Category:** Specialty Chemicals & Builders
- **Description:** Propylene Glycol is a versatile solvent, humectant and viscosity controller used across personal care and cleaning product formulations. It…
- **Applications:** Cosmetics, toiletries and fragrance bases, Liquid cleaners and polishes, Solvent for dyes, extracts and functional additives
- **Industries:** Personal Care, Home Care
- **Specifications:**
  - CAS No.: 57-55-6
  - HSN Code: 2905 32 00
- **Packaging:** Packaging options are being finalized. Contact our team for current pack sizes and availability.

### Glycerine (Glycerol)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/glycerine-glycerol
- **Chemical Name:** Glycerol (Glycerine)
- **CAS Number:** 56-81-5
- **Category:** Specialty Chemicals & Builders
- **Description:** Glycerine (Glycerol) is a multi-functional humectant and conditioning agent used across personal care and home care formulations. It helps…
- **Applications:** Moisturizers, lotions and creams, Shampoos, body washes and liquid soaps, Humectant in cleaning and polish formulations
- **Industries:** Personal Care, Home Care
- **Specifications:**
  - CAS No.: 56-81-5
  - HSN Code: 2905 45 00
- **Packaging:** Packaging options are being finalized. Contact our team for current pack sizes and availability.

### Sodium Sulphate (Anhydrous)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/sodium-sulphate-anhydrous
- **Chemical Name:** Sodium Sulphate Anhydrous (Salt Cake)
- **CAS Number:** 7757-82-6
- **Category:** Specialty Chemicals & Builders
- **Description:** Sodium Sulphate Anhydrous is a high-purity filler and processing aid used in detergent powder manufacturing. It improves flow properties, b…
- **Applications:** Laundry and dishwashing powder bases, Carrier for spray-dried detergent actives, Processing aid in powder blending operations
- **Industries:** Laundry Detergent, Home Care, Industrial Cleaning
- **Specifications:**
  - CAS No.: 7757-82-6
  - HSN Code: 2833 11 00
  - Grade: Anhydrous
- **Packaging:** Packaging options are being finalized. Contact our team for current pack sizes and availability.

### Borax (Decahydrate / Pentahydrate)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/borax-decahydrate-pentahydrate
- **Chemical Name:** Sodium Borate (Borax Decahydrate & Pentahydrate)
- **CAS Number:** 1303-96-4
- **Category:** Specialty Chemicals & Builders
- **Description:** Borax is a versatile sodium borate mineral used as a buffering agent, water softener and builder in home care and industrial cleaning formu…
- **Applications:** Laundry powders and industrial cleaners, Water treatment and scale control, Builder in multi-purpose cleaning formulations
- **Industries:** Laundry Detergent, Industrial Cleaning, Home Care
- **Specifications:**
  - CAS No. (Decahydrate): 1303-96-4
  - CAS No. (Pentahydrate): 12179-04-3
  - HSN Code: 2840 11 00 / 2840 19 00
- **Packaging:** Packaging options are being finalized. Contact our team for current pack sizes and availability.

### Alphox 200 (Non-Ionic Surfactant / Emulsifier)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/alphox-200-non-ionic-surfactant-emulsifier
- **Chemical Name:** Ethoxylated Nonylphenol (Nonylphenol Ethoxylate)
- **CAS Number:** 9016-45-9
- **Category:** Surfactants & Cleaners
- **Description:** Alphox 200 is Atharva Science's non-ionic surfactant based on ethoxylated nonylphenol, delivering strong wetting, emulsifying and dispersin…
- **Applications:** Emulsifier in agrochemical and industrial products, Wetting agent in detergents and textile auxiliaries, Process aid in paints, coatings and polymer systems
- **Industries:** Industrial Cleaning, Textile, Home Care
- **Specifications:**
  - CAS No.: 9016-45-9
  - HSN Code: 3402 42 90
  - Chemical Type: Non-ionic surfactant (ethoxylated nonylphenol)
- **Packaging:** Packaging options are being finalized. Contact our team for current pack sizes and availability.

### Caustic Soda Flakes & Lye (99% / 50%)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/caustic-soda
- **CAS Number:** 1310-73-2
- **Category:** Specialty Chemicals & Builders
- **Description:** Caustic Soda Flakes are a high-purity solid form of sodium hydroxide, used as a strong alkali in detergent manufacturing, pH control, and v…
- **Applications:** Manufacture of soaps and detergent powders, pH regulation in industrial and home care products, Process chemical in textiles, paper and water treatment
- **Industries:** Home Care, Personal Care, Industrial Cleaning
- **Specifications:**
  - Purity Standard: Industrial / Commercial Grade
  - CAS No.: 1310-73-2
  - HSN Code: 2815 11 10
- **Packaging:** Standard 25kg / 50kg / 200kg industrial bags or drums.

### Citric Acid (Anhydrous & Monohydrate)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/citric-acid
- **CAS Number:** 77-92-9
- **Category:** Specialty Chemicals & Builders
- **Description:** Citric Acid is a weak organic acid used as a chelating agent, pH adjuster and descaler in home care and personal care products. It helps co…
- **Applications:** Descaling toilet and bathroom cleaners, pH control in shampoos, body washes and cosmetics, Chelant in detergent and industrial cleaning blends
- **Industries:** Home Care, Personal Care, Industrial Cleaning
- **Specifications:**
  - Purity Standard: Industrial / Commercial Grade
  - CAS No. (Anhydrous): 77-92-9
  - CAS No. (Monohydrate): 5949-29-1
  - HSN Code: 2918 14 00
- **Packaging:** Standard 25kg / 50kg / 200kg industrial bags or drums.

### SHMP (Sodium Hexametaphosphate)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/shmp-sodium-hexametaphosphate
- **CAS Number:** 68915-31-1
- **Category:** Specialty Chemicals & Builders
- **Description:** SHMP is a sequestrant and dispersant used in water treatment, cleaning and industrial processes. It helps control hardness, prevent scale a…
- **Applications:** Water treatment and scale inhibition, Dispersant in detergents and ceramics, Sequestrant in industrial and textile processes
- **Industries:** Home Care, Personal Care, Industrial Cleaning
- **Specifications:**
  - Purity Standard: Industrial / Commercial Grade
  - CAS No.: 68915-31-1 (glassy SHMP, representative)
  - HSN Code: 2835 39 00
- **Packaging:** Standard 25kg / 50kg / 200kg industrial bags or drums.

### STPP (Sodium Tripolyphosphate)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/stpp-sodium-tripolyphosphate
- **CAS Number:** 7758-29-4
- **Category:** Specialty Chemicals & Builders
- **Description:** STPP is a high-performance builder and sequestrant mainly used in laundry powders and industrial detergents. It improves cleaning efficienc…
- **Applications:** Laundry and automatic dishwashing powders, Industrial and institutional cleaners, Water treatment and scale inhibition
- **Industries:** Home Care, Personal Care, Industrial Cleaning
- **Specifications:**
  - Purity Standard: Industrial / Commercial Grade
  - CAS No.: 7758-29-4
  - HSN Code: 2835 31 00
- **Packaging:** Standard 25kg / 50kg / 200kg industrial bags or drums.

### AOS (Alpha Olefin Sulfonate 92%)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/aos-alpha-olefin-sulfonate
- **CAS Number:** 68439-57-6
- **Category:** Surfactants & Cleaners
- **Description:** AOS is a high-foaming, mild anionic surfactant with excellent cleaning performance and good tolerance to hard water. It is widely used in l…
- **Applications:** Liquid dishwash and handwash concentrates, Shampoos, body washes and bath products, Laundry liquids and powders as co-surfactant
- **Industries:** Home Care, Personal Care, Industrial Cleaning
- **Specifications:**
  - Purity Standard: Industrial / Commercial Grade
  - CAS No.: 68439-57-6 (representative)
  - HSN Code: 3402 11 90 / 3402 19 00
- **Packaging:** Standard 25kg / 50kg / 200kg industrial bags or drums.

### CAPB (Cocoamidopropyl Betaine)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/capb-cocoamidopropyl-betaine
- **CAS Number:** 61789-40-0
- **Category:** Surfactants & Cleaners
- **Description:** CAPB is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil. It boosts foam, improves mildness and enhances conditioning in cleansing pro…
- **Applications:** Shampoos, body washes and face cleansers, Liquid handwashes and dishwash liquids, Baby care and sensitive-skin formulations
- **Industries:** Home Care, Personal Care, Industrial Cleaning
- **Specifications:**
  - Purity Standard: Industrial / Commercial Grade
  - CAS No.: 61789-40-0
  - HSN Code: 3402 19 00
- **Packaging:** Standard 25kg / 50kg / 200kg industrial bags or drums.

### SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/sls-sodium-lauryl-sulfate
- **CAS Number:** 151-21-3
- **Category:** Surfactants & Cleaners
- **Description:** SLS is a strong anionic surfactant with high foaming and degreasing properties. It is used where powerful cleaning and foam are required, o…
- **Applications:** Laundry powders and industrial cleaners, Toothpastes and oral care products, Specialty cleaning and degreasing formulations
- **Industries:** Home Care, Personal Care, Industrial Cleaning
- **Specifications:**
  - Purity Standard: Industrial / Commercial Grade
  - CAS No.: 151-21-3
  - HSN Code: 3402 90 19
- **Packaging:** Standard 25kg / 50kg / 200kg industrial bags or drums.

### SLES (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate 70%)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/sles-sodium-lauryl-ether-sulfate
- **Chemical Name:** Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate
- **CAS Number:** 68585-34-2
- **Category:** Surfactants & Cleaners
- **Description:** SLES 70% is an anionic surfactant providing outstanding foaming, viscosity building, and detergency for shampoo, body wash, and dishwash.
- **Applications:** Shampoo, Body wash, Liquid dishwashing
- **Industries:** Personal Care, Home Care
- **Specifications:**
  - Active Matter (%): 70.0% ± 2.0%
  - Unsulfated Matter (%): ≤ 2.5%
- **Packaging:** 170 kg or 220 kg plastic drums.

### LABSA (Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid 96%)
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/products/labsa-linear-alkyl-benzene-sulfonic-acid
- **Chemical Name:** Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid
- **CAS Number:** 27176-87-0
- **Category:** Surfactants & Cleaners
- **Description:** LABSA 96% is an essential anionic surfactant widely used in formulation of washing powders, detergent liquids, and cleaning products.
- **Applications:** Laundry powders, Liquid soaps, Industrial cleaners
- **Industries:** Laundry Detergent, Home Care, Industrial Cleaning
- **Specifications:**
  - Active Matter (%): ≥ 96.0%
  - Free Oil (%): ≤ 1.5%
  - Free Acid (%): ≤ 1.5%
- **Packaging:** 215 kg plastic drums or ISO tanks.

## Industries Served

### Personal Care
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/industries/personal-care
- **Description:** Mild surfactants and specialty chemicals for shampoos, body washes, and cosmetics.
- **Overview:** Atharva Science supplies personal care manufacturers with the surfactants and functional ingredients behind shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, handwashes and toiletries: SLES, SLS, AOS and CAPB for cleansing and foam; CDEA as a foam booster and thickener; glycerine and propylene glycol as humectants; liquid paraffin for emollience; and preservatives including sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, parabens and DMDM hydantoin. Personal care formulations depend on mildness, foam feel, viscosity and stability. Our technical team helps formulators balance these, for example pairing SLES with CAPB to improve mildness, or adjusting salt and co-surfactants to reach a target viscosity. Every supply is backed by consistent quality and documentation, with certificates of analysis and safety data sheets available on request to support brand-owner and regulatory requirements.
- **Q:** What personal care ingredients does Atharva Science supply? **A:** Atharva Science supplies SLES, SLS, AOS and CAPB surfactants, CDEA, glycerine, propylene glycol, liquid paraffin, EDTA, citric acid and preservatives including sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, methyl and propyl paraben and DMDM hydantoin.
- **Q:** Which surfactant is best for a mild shampoo? **A:** Most mild shampoos use SLES as the primary surfactant with CAPB as a co-surfactant. CAPB improves mildness and foam stability, and the blend thickens well with salt.
- **Q:** How do you thicken a shampoo or body wash? **A:** SLES-based formulas are usually thickened with sodium chloride, often with CAPB or CDEA to help build viscosity. Salt should be added gradually, because past a certain level extra salt makes the formula thinner again.
- **Q:** Do you supply preservatives for cosmetic formulations? **A:** Yes. Atharva Science supplies sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, methyl and propyl paraben, and DMDM hydantoin for personal care and cosmetic formulations.
- **Q:** Can you provide COA and MSDS for personal care ingredients? **A:** Yes. Certificates of analysis and safety data sheets (SDS/MSDS) are available on request for our personal care ingredients.

### Home Care
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/industries/home-care
- **Description:** Active ingredients for floor cleaners, dishwashing liquids, and surface disinfectants.
- **Overview:** Atharva Science supplies the home care industry with the core raw materials behind everyday cleaning products: anionic surfactants such as LABSA, SLES, AOS and our own MESAPON® Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES); builders and sequestrants such as STPP, SHMP and EDTA; alkalis such as caustic soda; and finishing ingredients such as CBS-X optical brightener. We work with detergent manufacturers, private-label brands and institutional buyers making laundry powders, bars and liquids, dishwash liquids and bars, floor cleaners, toilet cleaners and multi-surface cleaners. Beyond raw materials, we also manufacture finished single-dose laundry pods for household, institutional and private-label programmes. Because we work on both sides, as an ingredient supplier and as a finished-product manufacturer, our technical team understands how raw-material choices affect cost, foam, cleaning performance and hard-water behaviour in the final product.
- **Q:** What home care raw materials does Atharva Science supply? **A:** Atharva Science supplies LABSA, SLES, SLS, AOS and MESAPON® MES surfactants, STPP, SHMP and EDTA builders and sequestrants, caustic soda, sodium sulphate, CBS-X optical brightener and other specialty chemicals for laundry, dishwash and surface-cleaning products.
- **Q:** Do you manufacture laundry pods for home care brands? **A:** Yes. Atharva Science manufactures single-dose laundry pods for household, institutional and private-label customers, with custom fragrance, colour, cleaning performance and packaging.
- **Q:** Which surfactant works best in hard water? **A:** Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES) and AOS keep their cleaning and foaming performance in hard water better than LAS made from LABSA. Builders such as STPP and SHMP further protect performance by binding hardness minerals.
- **Q:** What raw materials are used in dishwash liquid? **A:** Dishwash liquids are commonly built on neutralised LABSA and SLES, with AOS or CAPB added for foam and mildness, caustic soda for neutralisation and salt for viscosity. Atharva Science supplies LABSA, SLES, AOS, CAPB and caustic soda.
- **Q:** Do you supply home care chemicals across India? **A:** Yes. Atharva Science is based in Surat, Gujarat, supplies home care manufacturers across India with pan-India logistics support, and exports to international markets with full documentation.

## Knowledge Centre

### Difference Between MES and LABSA in Detergent Formulations
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/knowledge-centre/difference-between-mes-and-labsa
- **Category:** Formulation Guide
- **Summary:** Comparative analysis of detergency, solubility, environmental impact, and cost between MES and LABSA.
- **Author:** Rajesh Mehta, Technical Sales Manager
- **Published:** 2026-07-30T09:24:01.919Z

### What Are Laundry Pods? Composition, Film and How They Work
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/knowledge-centre/what-are-laundry-pods
- **Category:** Laundry Pods
- **Summary:** What is inside a laundry pod, how the water-soluble film dissolves, how pods are manufactured, and how they compare with liquid and powder detergent.
- **Published:** 2026-10-03
- **Q:** What are laundry pods made of? **A:** A laundry pod is a concentrated liquid detergent (anionic and non-ionic surfactants, solvents, chelating agents, optical brighteners, and often enzymes, fragrance and colour) sealed inside a water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) film that dissolves in the wash.
- **Q:** Do laundry pods dissolve in cold water? **A:** Yes. Pod films are designed to dissolve in normal wash cycles, including cold washes. Placing the pod in the empty drum before adding clothes, and not overloading the machine, helps it dissolve fully on short or very cold cycles.
- **Q:** Are laundry pods better than detergent powder? **A:** Pods are more convenient and prevent overdosing because every pod is a pre-measured dose. Powder is usually cheaper per wash. The better choice depends on whether convenience or cost per wash matters more.
- **Q:** Can laundry pods be used in top-load washing machines? **A:** Yes. Laundry pods work in both front-load and top-load washing machines, including high-efficiency models. Always place the pod directly in the drum, not in the dispenser drawer.
- **Q:** Who manufactures laundry pods in India? **A:** Atharva Science, based in Surat, Gujarat, manufactures single-dose laundry pods for household, institutional and private-label customers in India and for export.

### Private Label Laundry Pods: How to Choose a Manufacturer in India
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/knowledge-centre/private-label-laundry-pods-manufacturing-guide
- **Category:** Laundry Pods
- **Summary:** How private-label laundry pod manufacturing works, the questions to ask a laundry pods supplier, packaging and labelling requirements in India, and what drives cost.
- **Published:** 2026-10-03
- **Q:** What is a private-label laundry pod? **A:** A private-label laundry pod is made by a contract manufacturer and sold under the buyer's own brand name. The manufacturer handles formulation, filling and packing, while the brand owner handles marketing and distribution.
- **Q:** What is the minimum order quantity for private-label laundry pods? **A:** MOQs vary by manufacturer, pod design and packaging. Atharva Science offers flexible minimum order quantities for new and existing brands; share your requirement through the Request a Quote form to get options for your volume.
- **Q:** Can a manufacturer match my brand's fragrance and colour? **A:** Yes. Private-label laundry pod programmes usually include custom fragrance and colour, along with tailored performance such as stain removal, brightening or odour control.
- **Q:** What should be printed on a laundry pod pack in India? **A:** Under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, the label must show the manufacturer or packer's name and address, product name, net quantity, MRP, month and year of manufacture and consumer care details, along with clear usage and safety warnings.
- **Q:** Where can I find a laundry pods supplier in India? **A:** Atharva Science is a laundry pods manufacturer and supplier based in Surat, Gujarat, producing household, institutional and private-label pods for customers across India and overseas.

### LABSA vs SLES: Key Differences, Uses and How to Choose
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/knowledge-centre/labsa-vs-sles
- **Category:** Product Comparisons
- **Summary:** A practical comparison of LABSA and SLES: chemistry, grades, foam, mildness, hard-water behaviour and the products each one suits best.
- **Published:** 2026-10-03
- **Q:** Is LABSA the same as SLES? **A:** No. Both are anionic surfactants, but LABSA is a sulfonic acid that must be neutralised before use and is mainly used in detergent powders and bars, while SLES is a ready-to-use, milder ether sulfate salt used in shampoos, body washes and liquid detergents.
- **Q:** Which is milder on skin, LABSA or SLES? **A:** SLES is milder on skin than LABSA (LAS), which is why it is the main surfactant in shampoos, body washes and handwashes. Adding a co-surfactant such as CAPB improves mildness further.
- **Q:** Why does LABSA need to be neutralised? **A:** LABSA is supplied as a strong sulfonic acid. Neutralising it with an alkali such as caustic soda or soda ash converts it into sodium linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS), the form that actually performs as a detergent.
- **Q:** Can SLES be used in detergent powder? **A:** SLES is mainly used in liquid formulations. Detergent powders and bars mostly rely on LABSA (as LAS), often with co-surfactants such as MES or AOS and builders such as STPP.
- **Q:** What is the difference between SLES 70% and SLES 28%? **A:** SLES 70% is a concentrated paste with 70% active matter, while SLES 28% is a pourable liquid with 28% active matter. The 70% grade is more economical to transport; the 28% grade is easier to handle and dose.

### Raw Materials for Detergent Powder Manufacturing: A Complete Guide
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/knowledge-centre/detergent-powder-raw-materials
- **Category:** Formulation Guide
- **Summary:** Every raw material that goes into a detergent powder, grouped by function: surfactants, builders, alkalis, fillers, optical brighteners and finishing additives.
- **Published:** 2026-10-03
- **Q:** What raw materials are used to make detergent powder? **A:** Detergent powder is made from surfactants (mainly LABSA, plus MES, AOS or SLS), builders (STPP, SHMP or zeolite), alkalis (soda ash, caustic soda, sodium silicate), fillers (sodium sulphate, calcite), an optical brightener (CBS-X), an anti-redeposition agent (CMC), and enzymes, perfume and colour.
- **Q:** What is the main active ingredient in detergent powder? **A:** The main active ingredient is the surfactant, which in most detergent powders is LAS made by neutralising LABSA. Bio-based MES is increasingly used to replace part of the LABSA.
- **Q:** Why is sodium sulphate used in detergent powder? **A:** Sodium sulphate is a filler. It adds bulk so the powder can be dosed by the scoop, keeps the powder free-flowing and helps control the cost of the formula.
- **Q:** What does STPP do in detergent? **A:** STPP (sodium tripolyphosphate) is a builder. It binds the calcium and magnesium ions in hard water so the surfactant keeps cleaning effectively, and it helps keep soil suspended in the wash water.
- **Q:** Where can I buy detergent raw materials in India? **A:** Atharva Science in Surat, Gujarat, supplies detergent raw materials including LABSA, MESAPON® MES, AOS, SLS, STPP, SHMP, caustic soda, sodium sulphate and CBS-X optical brightener across India and for export.

### What is MES (Methyl Ester Sulfonate)?
- **URL:** https://www.atharvascience.com/knowledge-centre/what-is-methyl-ester-sulfonate-mes
- **Category:** Surfactant Basics
- **Summary:** An introduction to Methyl Ester Sulfonate: how it's made, its properties and grades, why it's more sustainable, and where it's used.
- **Published:** 2026-03-01
- **Q:** What is Methyl Ester Sulfonate used for? **A:** Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES) is used as a surfactant in laundry detergent powders and bars, liquid detergents, dishwashing liquids and industrial cleaners, where it provides strong cleaning, good foam and hard-water tolerance.
- **Q:** Is MES a natural surfactant? **A:** MES is bio-based: it is made from methyl esters of renewable vegetable oils such as palm or palm-kernel oil, rather than from petroleum. It is chemically processed (sulfonated and neutralised) to become a surfactant.
- **Q:** Is MES biodegradable? **A:** Yes. Methyl Ester Sulfonate is readily biodegradable, which is one of the main reasons formulators use it.
- **Q:** Is MES better than LABSA? **A:** MES performs better in hard water and comes from renewable feedstock, while LABSA is a lower-cost, well-established surfactant. Many formulators blend the two to balance cost, performance and sustainability.
- **Q:** Who manufactures Methyl Ester Sulfonate in India? **A:** Atharva Science in Surat, Gujarat, manufactures Methyl Ester Sulfonate under its MESAPON® brand, in paste, powder and flake grades for detergent and cleaning formulations.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Can Atharva Science help with formulation guidance for new products?**
A: Yes, our technical team offers guidance on raw material selection, substitution and optimisation to help customers develop and refine their home care and personal care formulations.

**Q: Are Atharva Science's products biodegradable and environmentally friendly?**
A: Our flagship MESAPON® surfactant is derived from natural fatty acid methyl esters and is highly biodegradable. Across our portfolio, we prioritise bio-based, efficient and safer ingredient solutions wherever possible.

**Q: How is product quality tested and verified?**
A: Every batch is quality-checked and verified before dispatch, with technical documentation, certificates of analysis and full traceability available on request.

**Q: Is Atharva Science certified?**
A: Our manufacturing and quality processes are aligned with international standards, with certifications available on our Manufacturing & Quality page.

**Q: Are technical data sheets and MSDS available?**
A: Yes, technical data sheets, MSDS and certificates are available on the Downloads page, or on request from our technical team.

**Q: How long does delivery take after an order is confirmed?**
A: Lead times depend on the product, order volume and destination. Our team provides an estimated delivery timeline when confirming your quote, with pan-India logistics support and export documentation for overseas shipments.

**Q: What payment terms do you offer?**
A: Payment terms are discussed on a case-by-case basis depending on order volume and relationship history. Contact our sales team via the Request Quote form to discuss terms for your order.

**Q: What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for raw materials?**
A: MOQs vary by product and packaging format. Share your requirement via the Request Quote form and our team will confirm the best options for your volume.

**Q: Can I request a sample before placing a bulk order?**
A: Absolutely, use the Request Sample option on any product page, or contact our team directly to arrange a trial quantity.

**Q: Do you ship internationally?**
A: Yes, we regularly export to customers across international markets with full documentation and CIF/FOB shipping support.

**Q: What is the minimum order quantity for laundry pods?**
A: MOQs for laundry pods vary based on formulation, fragrance and packaging customisation. Share your requirement via the Request Quote form and our team will confirm the best options for your volume.

**Q: Do you manufacture laundry pods under a private label?**
A: Yes. Atharva Science manufactures single-dose laundry pods under private label for brand owners and contract manufacturing customers, with customisable fragrance, colour, cleaning performance and pack sizes.

**Q: What is MESAPON® and how is it different from other surfactants?**
A: MESAPON® is Atharva Science's own brand of Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES), a bio-based anionic surfactant derived from natural fatty acid methyl esters. Compared to conventional surfactants, MESAPON® offers strong foaming, hard-water tolerance, and high biodegradability, making it a more sustainable choice for laundry and industrial detergents.

**Q: How can I get in touch with the Atharva Science sales team?**
A: You can reach us via the Contact page, WhatsApp, phone or email, or by submitting a Request Quote or Request Sample form on any product page.

**Q: Where is Atharva Science located and what is your delivery reach?**
A: Atharva Science is based in Surat, Gujarat, India, with pan-India logistics support and regular exports to international markets.

**Q: Do you supply raw materials for personal care and cosmetics manufacturers?**
A: Yes, our material supply portfolio includes surfactants, preservatives, humectants and chelating agents used in shampoos, body washes, creams and other personal care formulations.

**Q: What are home care concentrates and how do they help manufacturers?**
A: Home care concentrates are ready-to-dilute or ready-to-finish bases for products like liquid dishwash, floor cleaners, phenyl and multi-surface cleaners. They help customers reduce formulation complexity, ensure consistent quality and speed up time-to-market.

**Q: What products does Atharva Science manufacture and export?**
A: Atharva Science specializes in Home Care & Specialty Chemicals, including flagship MESAPON® (MES), LABSA, SLES, SLS, CAPB, AOS, STPP, SHMP, Citric Acid, and Caustic Soda.

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