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Feasibility of Oyster Shell as Stain Remover
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in Science and
Technology III
February 10, 2010
Abstract
Oyster has been an important food way back since the medieval period.
Up to know it is favored by many people not only because of its delicious taste
but also because of its nutritional values. Just recently, Ms. Acaso and her
colleagues proposed a new product that could be derived out of its shell; a stain
remover. Oyster shells are made up of calcium carbonate which is also one of
the main components of a detergent. Aside from that, 0.14% of extractable
chlorine is also present on Oysters. The main argument here is whether or not
Oyster shell would indeed be feasible for substituting the commercially available
stain removers. What could be its possible effects on the plants?
The said research project was made possible through the following
procedures: After gathering the materials needed, pound the Oyster shell until it
became a powder-like substance. Put it first in a container and set it aside for
later usage. Do this procedure with the chalk as well. Cut the fabric into equal
sizes and stain it using black paint, catsup, and soy sauce. Make sure that the
stains that will be put are of equal amounts. Mix 3 table spoons of pounded
Oyster shell, Chalk, Chlorine, and detergent into 60 ml distilled water. Soak the
stained fabrics into these treatments and set it aside. Record the changes that
will took place in every desired length of time.
When the experimentation was taking place, different observations and
changes were observed by the scientists. Oyster and Chalk are not soluble
substances, reason why they settled at the surface and bottom of the solution.
Water from the black paint has changed into black. It will be seen that chlorine is
the most effective stain remover used but it has side effects. Frequent use of this
substance may cause the fabric to be thin and may be an irritant to our skin.
Aside from that, Chlorine, and even detergent, is proven hazardous for the
plants. As for the oyster, indeed, it is proven feasible for substituting
commercially available products, it is even better when compared to the chalk,
further studies and development is still needed for it to attain its best
effectiveness.
Review of Related Literature
Oyster shell is used as a common name for a number of distinct groups of
bivalve mollusks which live in marine or brackish habitats. The valves are highly
calcified. True oysters are members of the family Ostridae. It includes edible
oyster which mainly belongs to Ostrea, Crassaostrea, and Saccostrea. These
oysters are incapable of making gem quality pearl.
It is only one of the numerous highly cultivated marine creatures of the
Philippines. It has been favored by food lovers throughout the century. It has
been an important food since Neolithic period, and was cultivated long before
Christian era. Oysters are not only delicious but they are also a well balanced
food, containing protein, carbohydrates, and lipids. The National Heart and Lung
Institute suggest Oyster as an ideal food for inclusion in low-cholesterol alerts.
They are also excellent source of vitamin A, Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2),
Niacine, Ascorbic Acid, and calciferol. Four of five medium size oysters supply
the recommended daily allowance if Iron, Iodine, Magnesium, Manganese, and
Phosphorus.
Based on the research done by Ms. Jessa N. Acaso and her colleagues,
more than 95% of an Oyster shell is Calcium Carbonate that helps to produce
chalk which is one of the components of detergent. When pounded, they produce
whitish product in which based on the report conducted at ITPI, each 50g of
pounded Oyster shell has 0.44% extractable chlorine which can remove stains
and 82.95% calcium carbonate which has a special white color as coating
pigment that off sets stain. Scientists also found out that it has Amino Acid that
could absorb large amount of liquid. Based on these gathered data, scientists
also concluded that it could be used as a water cleanser.
Oyster shell stain remover, if developed will be very successful not only to
housewives but also to our mother earth. We all know that detergents are not
eco-friendly because it contains large amount of chlorine which reacts with
organic material to trinalomethanes like chloroform which is well-known
carcinogen. It is also respiratory irritant because of its pungent odor.
Problem
What properties of Oyster shell does it possess that makes it feasible for
substituting commercially available stain remover? Will it remove stain
effectively? What would be its possible effects on plants?
Hypothesis
1. Oyster shell will be an effective alternative stain remover if further
developed.
2. Pounded oyster shell has calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate or chalk
is one of the components of the detergent.
3. This will be ideal for promoting the care for our environment since it
doesn’t have any harmful effects to plants and other organisms.
4. Soaking the stained cloth in distilled water with pounded oyster shell will
remove its stain.
Significance of the study
This study aims to provide a health an eco-friendly stain remover since all
commercially available stain removers react with organic material to
trinalomethanes like chloroform which is well-known carcinogen. It is also
conducted to test which stain remover could off set a stain well.
Methodology:
Materials used:
Mortar and pestle
Pearl or true oyster
Chlorine
Detergent
Plant
Containers
Fabrics (plain white and
printed)
Black paint
Soy sauce
Chalk
1. Pound the Oyster shell until it became a powder-like substance. Put
it in a container and set it aside.
2. Pound also the chalk into a powder-like substance like the oyster.
3. Mix 3 table spoon of Oyster into 60 ml distilled water. Do this
procedure with the Chalk, Detergent, and chlorine as well.
4. Cut different fabrics of equal sizes. (3x3 inches is used for this
project)
5. Put stains on these cloths. Stains should be of equal amounts.
6. Soak these fabrics into different solutions that we have made. Set it
aside and record all the changes that will happen.
7. Use two different plants to know the effect of Oyster shell solution
and detergent on them. Water both plant with these solutions. Make
sure that they are both under good condition.
Observations and result
Product Observations
Pearl Oyster
*when pounded
Brittle
Inside part of the oyster is wax-like
Outside texture is rough unlike the insides
No strong odor
Color: Outside-dirty white, inside-white
Color is dirty white with specks of brown
Odor is similar to that of a chalk only
stronger
Even though it is brittle, it took long time for
it to be pounded into powder like substance
Chalk
*when pounded
White
Brittle
Smooth
Dirty white
Irritating smell
Chlorine Color yellow (according to some, its hue is
similar to that of a pee)
Strong pungent odor which is lung irritant
Causes a stingy feeling on your skin
Detergent Strong odor that can make you sneeze
White with specks of red and blue
When mixed with distilled water:
Mixture Observation
Oyster shell Bubbles appeared on its surface
After several minutes, the solid particles settled on
the bottom
After few more minutes, the water became clear
because all the solid particles settled at the bottom
Detergent Water became blue and a lot of bubbles appeared
Powder did not dissolve in one stirring. Some of the
particles which are not dissolved settled at the
bottom.
Chlorine Lost its color.
Mixed well with water
No other visible changes happened
Chalk Water became whitish
Chalk particles became stiff/ thick
Legend:
Treatment A1- black paint in oyster shell
Treatment A2- black paint in Chalk
Treatment A3- Black paint in detergent
Treatment A4- black paint in chlorine
Treatment B1- catsup in oyster
Treatment B2- catsup in chalk
Treatment B3- catsup in detergent
Treatment B4- catsup in chlorine
Treatment C1- soy sauce in oyster
Treatment C2- soy sauce in chalk
Treatment C3- soy sauce in detergent
Treatment C4- soy sauce in chlorine
First five minutes:
Treatment Observations
Water Plain white fabric
Treatment A1 Water
beacame gray
White particles
on the surface
appeared
Color of the stain
did not lessen
Treatment A2 Water also
became
grayish
Some semi-
solid particles
settled at the
bottom
Color of the paint
did not lessen as
well
Treatment A3 Blue became
grayish
The stain
spreads
Treatment A4 Water also
became gray
Stain lessen a bit
Treatment B1 No changes
happened
Like treatment
A1, some
whitish
substance
appeared on
its surface.
No changes
Treatment B2 No changes
happened
Semi-solid
particles
settled at the
bottom
No changes
Treatment B3 No changes Blue spots
appeared on the
fabric
Treatment B4 No changes Color has lighten
already
Treatment C1 Color of the
water did not
change
White particles
Dark brown
became light
on its surface
also appeared
Treatment C2 Water
becomes
clearer
because white
particles are
settling at the
bottom
Same with C1
Treatment C3 Water is still
blue
Bubbles
disappeared
Similar with C2
Treatment C4 no changes similar with C2
After 24 hours:
Treatment Observations
Water Fabric
Treatment A1 Solid particles
settled at the
bottom and
Color of the fabric
gradually
becomes gray
some on top.
The water in
between is clear
Treatment A2 1/8 of the water
is taken by the
solid chalk
particles which
settled at the
bottom
Similar with
treatment A1
Treatment A3 Blue water
became gray
At first, the fabric
is gray in color
but when washed,
it became blue.
TreatmentA4 Water is gray.
Lighter than the
color of the
water in other
treatments
Stain on the fabric
totally faded.
Fabric had
become thin, it
ripped off
Treatment B1 Water became
very light
orange
Stain on the fabric
faded but the
yellow borders did
not
Treatment B2 Water is still the The borders did
same. not disappear.
At first look, it
seems like the
stain has
completely faded
but when you
take a closer look,
you may notice a
very light brown
spot at the middle
Treatment B3 Water is Blue Fabric is blue as
well. The yellow
borders have
been covered
with its blue color.
Treatment B4 Water is very
clear unlike the
others
The yellow
borders also
faded
Fabric became
very thin.
Treatment C1 Similar with
Treatment A1
and B1
Stain has faded
but the yellow
borders used did
not
Treatment C2 Similar with
Treatment B1
and b2
Stain also
disappeared but
the yellow
borders did not
Treatment C3 Similar with
other detergent
treatments
Fabric has been
covered by blue
color
Treatment C4 Water is clear Same with other
fabrics that was
soaked in
Chlorine.
Effect of Detergent and Oyster to plants
Condition of the Plant before experiment:
Plant A (Oyster)
Under good condition
With 4 flowers and 5 flower buds
It has no dry leaves
Plant B (detergent)
Plant under good condition
With 4 flowers and 6 flower buds
It has no dry leaves
Day 1:
Plant A:
No changes
Plant B:
No changes
Day 2:
Plant A:
No changes
Plant B:
No changes
Day 3:
Plant A:
No changes
Plant B:
Yellow Pigment on the leaves started to appear
Day 4:
Plant A:
Flower Buds start to open. Few leave starting to turn yellow
Plant B:
Leaves are still the same with day 3
Day 5:
Plant A:
Plant still under normal condition Progress of the flower bud is still the
same. No leaves started to change anymore.
Plant B:
Yellow pigment starts to scatter. Flower buds do not open anymore
Day 6 and 7: Saturday and Sunday
Day 8:
Plant A
Still under normal condition
Plant B:
All the leaves are dry already as well as the flowers. Stems and branches
are darker than the usual.
Effect of Oyster, Chalk, Detergent, and Chlorine to colored fabrics (after 24 hours)
Oyster Shell
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
oyster chalk detrgent chlorine
No changes
Chalk
Became whitish in color but when washed with clean water it turned back to its
original color
Detergent
Blue spots appeared. When dried, these turned into white.
Chlorine
Color faded. Ruined the fabric
Soy sauce
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
oyster chalk detrgent chlorine
Paint
Catsup
Description:
oyster chalk detrgent chlorine
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Series1
oyster chalk detergent chlorine
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Series1
The graph above shows the effectiveness of different stain removers used. When
studied, it will show that chlorine off sets different stains well.
Conclusion:
After series of experimentations, Scientists were able to come up with different
conclusions. Each of the proposed stain removers is effective in different aspects. It
could be noticed that Chlorine has the most successful outcome, but it has a side effect.
First is that often usage of these product may damage your clothes and your skin.
Second, it is not suitable for colored fabrics. Color-safe stain removers have already
come out of the public but its effectiveness is not as much as the chlorine and it has a
costly price thus, not recommended to housewives who wanted to save money. Lastly,
it is dangerous for our plants. Based on the experiment, the development of the plant
watered with Chlorine ceased. It also caused the plant to be withered. Oyster shell is
more effective than chalk or calcium carbonate most especially if it will be developed. It
has no direct harmful effect on the plant. As to the detergent, the amount of detergent is
not proportioned to the amount of the water. The black paint was the most difficult stain
to off set.
Recommendation:
Further studies and development of this product will make it more successful.
When conducting the experiment, make sure that all the materials used are of equal
amounts.