Premium Builder for High-Performance Detergents
Synthetic sodium aluminosilicate engineered for detergent manufacturers who demand consistent whiteness, controlled particle size, and certified quality — every batch, every shipment.
The Builder Powering Modern Detergents
Zeolite 4A is a synthetic sodium aluminosilicate — the most widely adopted phosphate-free builder in powder detergent formulations worldwide. Its three-dimensional crystalline framework selectively captures calcium and magnesium ions from hard water, dramatically boosting surfactant efficiency and wash performance.
As markets across the Middle East and Africa move away from phosphates due to environmental regulation and consumer preference, Zeolite 4A has become the builder of choice for forward-looking detergent, soap, and homecare manufacturers.
Metro Chem’s Detergent Grade is produced to tightly controlled specifications — ensuring your formulation delivers consistent results from the first batch to the thousandth.
Key Applications
- Spray-dried powder detergent formulations
- Compact and ultra-concentrated detergents
- Laundry bars and soap manufacturing
- Private label & contract manufacturing runs
- Industrial cleaning & homecare products
- Agglomerated detergent granules
Your Closest Zeolite Supply Partner for East Africa
Procurement managers across Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, and the broader East African Community know the cost of unreliable supply — halted production lines, missed customer commitments, emergency airfreight costs.
Metro Chem Industries operates dedicated export lanes to East African ports with transit times significantly shorter than European or Chinese alternatives — giving your procurement cycle a dependable anchor.
We supply in both 25 kg bags and bulk metric-tonne packing, with full documentation: COA, MSDS, Certificate of Origin, and SGS inspection on request.
Mombasa Kenya · Primary Hub | Dar es Salaam Tanzania · Direct | Djibouti Horn of Africa |
Maputo Southern Africa | Lagos (Apapa) West Africa | Tema Ghana · West Africa |
Why Metro Chem’s Grade Performs Better
Controlled Particle Size D50: 3–5µm Tight PSD ensures superior dispersibility in your spray-drying tower and even distribution in the finished powder matrix — reducing clumping and improving solubility. | ⭐ Key Differentiator Calcium Binding Capacity >160 mg CaCO₃/g Exceeds standard industry benchmarks. In hard-water markets across Africa and the Gulf, this translates directly to better wash performance at lower dosage — reducing your formulation cost per kg. | Low Moisture for Hot Climates <1.5% H₂O Specifically important for high-humidity markets in East and West Africa. Lower free moisture prevents caking during transit and in-warehouse storage — protecting your shelf performance. |
Technical Specifications
Technical Specification |
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Product Grade | Detergent Grade |
CAS Number | 1344-00-9 |
Calcium Binding Capacity | > 160 mg CaCO₃/g |
Particle Size D50 | 3 – 5 µm |
Moisture Content | < 1.5% |
Whiteness Index | > 92% |
pH (10% Suspension) | 10.5 – 11.5 |
Packing | 25 kg / MT Bags |
Request a Sample or Bulk Quote
Talk directly to our export team. We respond within one business day for all East Africa and Gulf enquiries, with FOB and CIF pricing available on request.