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TAED enhances the effects of sodium percarbonate during washing.
TAED (tetraacetylethylenediamine) is a white powder used in laundry detergents as a bleach activator. This means it is not a bleach in itself, but it can produce an effective bleaching agent with oxidizing and disinfecting properties. This helps remove stains while also destroying bacteria, viruses, and mold.
TAED enhances the effectiveness of active oxygen bleaches, which is why it is often used together with sodium percarbonate.
During washing, it reacts chemically with the hydrogen peroxide released by sodium percarbonate. Thanks to TAED, bleaching effects can be achieved at temperatures as low as 30–40 °C, whereas sodium percarbonate alone usually requires temperatures of 50 °C or higher.
Where is TAED used?
Properties of TAED
Tips for Safe Use
Bleaching and laundry washing
Removing stubborn stains
Cleaning the kitchen and bathroom
A safe pair: TAED and sodium percarbonate
If you’re looking for an effective way to whiten laundry and clean your home, the combination of TAED and sodium percarbonate is an excellent choice.
Using TAED in laundry and cleaning products does not pose a significant risk to human health or the environment.
What’s more, TAED makes it possible to achieve effective bleaching and hygienic cleaning at lower temperatures, which:
- reduces energy consumption
- saves on laundry costs
- and is gentler on textiles.
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