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Sustainable Manufacturing Strategy Through Chemical Ingredient Disclosure and its Impact on Product Safety and Process Efficiency

Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University 1Office of Environmental Technology and Industry Planning, Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI) 2Department of Electronic Materials Engineering, Kwangwoon Universit
korea1@kw.ac.kr, chpark@kw.ac.kr
Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, February 2026, 43(3), 723-732(10)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11814-025-00595-x

Abstract

This study investigated the effects of full ingredient disclosure on product safety and process efficiency in air-freshener

manufacturing by combining perception surveys of production managers with SuperPro Designer simulations. The survey

results indicated that ingredient disclosure positively affects product safety and quality control, prompting practical

improvements such as the addition of filtration steps and the use of safer fragrance stabilizer materials. The simulation

results showed that automation rates increased from 15.6% in the pre-full-disclosure process (PFDP) to 48.9% in the

full-disclosure process (FDP) and further reached 95% in the eco-friendly and automated process (EFAP). Similarly, unit

productivity approximately doubled from 44 to 88 units/person-hour (comparing the PFDP and EFAP, respectively). The

FDP achieved the most favorable balance of efficiency and profitability, with a unit cost of USD 2.08 and a return on

investment (ROI) of 94.6%. In contrast, the EFAP exhibited a lower ROI of 31.3%, despite being fully automated and

using eco-friendly materials. Environmental assessments revealed minimal differences in total emissions across the three

processes, although enhanced process monitoring and risk management offer potential long-term benefits. Consumer trust

and brand image scores averaged 3.8 out of 5, indicating a moderately positive effect of ingredient transparency, highlighting

its potential as a strategic tool for sustainable management and corporate competitiveness.

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