Manufacture of Quality Synthetic Detergents: Process Chemistry and Unit Operations

This book provides a thorough exploration of the step-by-step manufacturing processes utilized in the global production of synthetic detergents. Drawing from real-world manufacturing experience at various detergent plants both domestically and internationally, the text presents valuable insights into the industry.

Dr. Sam A. Hout, Ph.D., MBA is a Chartered Chemical Engineer and an expert in Process Engineering. His experience spans over three decades in the design, construction, and validation of manufacturing and delivery systems in commercial applications. As a senior consultant, he provided design, Installation, construction, and inspection services both in the US domestic and international markets. He was a senior director of engineering, project management, and process technology transfer at Siegfried, Irvine, CA. He held engineering and operations management positions at Teva Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson, P&G, and US government process chemistry research with an emphasis on data integrity. For the past 30 years, his focus has been to design, validate, and operate manufacturing facilities with automated capabilities.