FLOOR POLISH

Last weekend, I attend a coference arranged by Institute of Marine Engineers. As I went through the launge my eyes caught floor polish work going on to the marble floor. My mind went on thinking, yes its a simple product but with good demand.... 'FLOOR POLISH'!

In the present scenario, almost all commercial establishments are provided with ceramic, mosaic, granite and marble floorings. This made it necessary for the periodical floor polishing. With the advent of star hotels and sort, the demand for polish materials increasing. Here comes the demand for the FLOOR POLISH, a simple product to make and market in the local areas on a small scale. It comes in a semi indutrial product group which is used in mainly commercial establishments like hotels, shopping malls, hospitals. Preparing customised floor polish is even possible as the target market is local establishments with regualr demand.
THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS:
Floor polish consists of a mixture of a few waxes well distributed in a suitable solvent and some times customized with a fragrance too.

Melting process would be started with the wax having the highest melting point (approx.96C)and then other waxes in descending order of melting points would be added with continuous stirring. When the wax melt becomes a homegenious emelsfier, wax soluble dyes dissolved in a suitable solvent, would be added at 80C. This charge should not be allowed to cool rapidly. It is poured in standard tin containers while still in viscous state. Pouring process should take place in an airconditioned atmosphere so that the mixture doesnot cool down at a rapid rate.

A TYPICAL FORMULATION:
A Typical composition of FLOOR POLISH:
Carnuba Wax =12parts
Bees wax =4parts
Paraffin wax =5parts
Moontan Wax =3parts
Crystalline wax Emulsifier =2parts
Tyrpentine oil =74parts
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
For a small scale industry you need the following establishment:
Premises :-200sq.m. with a built in plant area of 50sq.m. minimum.
Equipment :-
1. Steel jacketted heater 75Kg capacity - 1 No.
2. Airconditioner in a 10x15 chamber or room - 1 No.
3. Miscellaneous equipment
(Storage vessels, weighing scale, packing) - 1Set
Raw Materials:
1. Various Waxes of choice - 1.5 tons
2. Solvents -1.5 tons
(Mineral turpentine, white spirit)
2. Printed containers for packing -5000pcs

PROJECT FEASIBILITY :
- RATE OF RETURNS ON CAPITAL APPROX.---42%
- PROFIT ON SALES APPROX. ------------------12%
- BREAK EVEN POINT APPROX. ----------------50%