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Dr Séverine Cauvin

Dow

Senior TS&D Home Care

Current lectures/posters

15.10.2025

09:00

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09:15

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Complete Clean Concept in Automatic Dishwashing

(available in the SOFW media library after the congress)

Lecture Language: English

Today’s consumers demand more than just clean dishes—they expect excellent results with minimal effort. In a cost-conscious world, they are also seeking exceptional value: products that deliver brilliant shine and hygiene without the inconvenience of frequent dishwasher maintenance.

As consumer expectations rise, so does the sophistication of dishwashing detergents. The market is evolving beyond traditional compressed tablets toward modern, multicompartment monodoses. These innovative formats are designed to deliver premium performance by combining both solid and liquid components. This advancement gives formulators access to a broader range of ingredients and greater flexibility to fine-tune cleaning power, shine, and protection.

Drawing on its extensive scientific expertise and diverse materials portfolio, Dow has developed a complete cleaning concept for automatic dishwashing. This solution is engineered to address multiple aspects of the dishwashing cycle—from removing stubborn food residues and baked-on soils to enhance glass clarity and maintaining the cleanliness of the dishwasher filter. Achieving this level of effectiveness requires a carefully crafted synergy of technologies: dispersants are used to control the formation and redeposition of inorganic scale, while surfactants are selected to boost cleaning efficiency and reduce spotting.

Dow’s latest detergent formulations, developed within the framework of this complete cleaning concept, reflect our ongoing efforts to support the evolving needs of the dish care market. These formulations represent a step forward in a broader journey of innovation—one that balances scientific rigor with practical application. By thoughtfully combining complementary technologies, we aim to advance the performance and reliability of automatic dishwashing solutions.