Musa Paradisiaca (Banana) Peel as Alternative

for commercial floor wax.

Peter Andrei G. Escare

A RESEARCH PLAN

Submitted as an Output in Research 9

Physical/Life Science Category

Antique National School

San Jose, Antique

October 25, 2022

Mr. Martin John Salanatin

Research Adviser

Musa Paradisiaca (Banana) Peel as Alternative

for commercial floor wax.

Research Plan
 INTRODUCTION

I. Background of the study

In recent years, cleaning had been identified as an occupational risk because of an

increased incidence of reported respiratory effects, such as asthma and asthma-like symptoms

among cleaning workers. Due to the lack of systematic occupational hygiene analysis and

workplace exposure data, it was not clear which cleaning-related exposures induce or aggravate

asthma and other respiratory effects. Currently, there was a need for systematic evaluation of

cleaning products ingredients and their exposures in the workplace. Cleaning products'

ingredients of concern with respect to respiratory and skin irritation and sensitization assess the

potential for inhalation and dermal exposures to these ingredients during common cleaning tasks.

There were many alternatives that can be used instead of the synthetic materials used in

commercial floor waxes. Surprisingly, banana peels contain a numerous amount of nutrients like

fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Potassium. Mineral content in a banana peel

was primarily consistent of potassium (78.10mg/g) and manganese (76.20mg/g). The peel's high

potassium content, if taken orally, aids in maintaining normal blood pressure.[8] Given that

banana peels have high content of potassium it was commonly used ingredient in shoe polish.

Superabundance of bananas in the Philippines which makes our research more suitable

and more significance that can help the improvement of the society's welfare.
1. Objective/s:

This study aims to prove that banana peels can be recycled into good quality product and

be useful to households and can prove the effectiveness of banana peel as an alternative use of

floor wax.

1.1 Determine the quality of floor wax produced from Musa Paradisiaca peel.

1.2 Compare the quality of floor wax produced from Musa Paradisiaca peel and

commercial floor wax.

2. Hypothesis

2.1 The result for the odor of the banana peel floor wax was not strong compared to the

odor of the Brand X. The banana peel floor wax also has more friction and shine than the Brand

X.

2.2 Banana peel with Carnauba wax is comparable with the commercial floor wax and

can be a potential alternative in terms of cost, benefits, acceptability and effectiveness of its use

in a concrete flooring material.

3. Expected Outcomes

3.1 The peel of Musa Paradisciaca would be a good alternative for floor wax as it has

milder odor and has more friction and shines better than the commercial wax

3.2 The floor wax produced from the peel of Musa Paradisciaca would be a good floor

wax for schools or households.

The results and outcomes of this study will contribute to the environment by using

banana peel in floor wax production. The main material used for the production is banana peel,

this study will help the environment in getting less polluted. With this data, the researchers will

use the peel of Musa Paradisiaca as alternative for floor wax; This plant is superabundant in the

Philippines and can be easily reproduced and are unlikely used in society.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Collection and Preparation of Research Tools, Materials, and Equipment

The materials include banana peels (i.e. saba), and carnauba wax. The materials used

were water, Carnauba wax (1/16 teaspoon), Banana peels (Saba), Canola Oil (4 teaspoons),

Scarlet Oak, Ceramic Tile, and Wooden Tile.

Part I. Preparation of banana peels

1. Clean the banana peels with water followed by chopping them into pieces. 2. Place chopped

banana peels into one bowl

2. Place chopped banana peels into one bowl

1. A double boiler using a cooking pot and an ovensafe bowl was used. Tap water was poured

into the pot, the bowl on the other hand was placed on top of the pot.

2. The double boiler was then placed on the top of the stove over low flame.

3. 1/16 teaspoon of Carnauba wax scraped will be placed into the bowl.

4. The Saba banana peel was added into the bowl of the double boiler with 4 teaspoons of Canola

Oil

5. The ingredients were mixed and stirred together slowly using a wooden spoon until everything

was fully mixed together.

6. The bowl was then removed from the pot of water using gloves and the stove switched off.

7. Mixture was allowed to cool but not solidify. The floor wax was fluid enough to pour into a

container but not too hot it cannot be handled.

8. Mixture was poured into a clean, dry, glass jar using a plastic funnel. The finished saba banana

peel floor wax was placed in a cool and dry place.

Part III. Testing for Friction

1. Apply the alternative floor wax and Brand X floor wax in the ceramic tiles, wooden block, and

scarlet oak.

2. Adjust the three (Ceramic, scarlet oak, wooden block) tiles by its respective angles 3. Test the

friction by timing the slipping of a coin from start to end of the material.
In terms of friction, the researchers will test it using tilted plane method where a block was

placed on a plane and the tilt was increased until the object slides

Part IV. Odor Testing

1. Conduct survey for at least 25 people to know the level of the odor

2. Solve for t test to determine the level of the odor.

Part V. Testing for Shininess

1. Application and use of banana peel floor wax will be done in one area of ceramic tile, scarlet

oak, and wood block to represent a wood tile that was provided by the researchers.

2. Using a wide light range meter, measure the shininess of the applied floor wax in different

types of materials

3. Record the results of the shininess of the floor wax given by the device 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3

three times.

Data Collection

 Friction – to test the friction of the floor wax, apply the alternative floor wax and Brand

X floor wax in the ceramic tiles, wooden block, and scarlet oak. Adjust the three

(Ceramic, scarlet oak, wooden block) tiles by its respective angles 3. Test the friction by

timing the slipping of a coin from start to end of the material.

the level of the odor

 Shininess – to test the shininess of the floor wax. Application and use of banana peel

floor wax will be done in one area of ceramic tile, scarlet oak, and wood block to

represent a wood tile that was provided by the researchers. Using a wide light range

meter, measure the shininess of the applied floor wax in different types of materials.

Record the results of the shininess of the floor wax given by the device 4. Repeat steps 2

and 3 three times.

Data Analyzation

 The collected data were analyzed accordingly using specific analytical tools. The

study used the following statistical tools and formula:

1. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) will be used to determine the significant effect among

treatment means with its correlation to T-test. It will also be used to determine the

significant difference between the different levels of concentration of the treatments.

The potential risk in the conduct of the study is the improper handling of the tools and

equipment and chemicals that will be used in the phytochemical screening. So proper safety gear

will be used such as rubber gloves, laboratory outfit and gears will be observed.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Websites

[1] How to make floor wax

https://www.pinoy-entrepreneur.com/2006/09/20/how-to-make-floor-wax/

[2] https://www.tcsfloors.com/an-introduction-to-floor-wax/

[3] Floor wax is harmful to the environment. (n.d.). Retrieved from Green Shield Floors:

http://greenshieldfloors.com/floor-wax-is-harmful-tothe-environment/

[4] Eco-friendly wood Floor Wax. (n.d.). Retrieved from Eco-friendly wood Floor Wax:

https://www.thoughtco.com/eco-friendly-wood-floorwax-1203935

[5] Zollinger, G. K. (n.d.). Increased Risk of Allergy in Children Due to Formaldehyde Exposure

in Home. Retrieved from Nchh.org: http://www.nchh.org/portals/0/contents/article0213.pd f

for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/phs/phs.asp?

id=218&tid=39

[7] Tikkanen, A., & Lotha, G. (2009, August 07). Carnauba Wax. Retrieved November 04, 2017,

from Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/technology/carnauba-wax

[8] Martens, H. (n.d.). Leaf.tv. Retrieved from What Are the Chemical Properties of a Banana

Peel?: https://www.leaf.tv/articles/what-are-the-chemicalproperties-of-a-banana-peel/

[9] Shivprasad H. Majumdar, N. V. (2016). Devising an economical water purification unit using

bio-adsorbent. Journal of Basic and Applied Research, 2.

[10] Rene Rafael C. Espino, M. R. (n.d.). Food and Fertilizer Technology Center. Retrieved from

THE STATUS OF THE FRUIT INDUSTRY IN THE PHILIPPINES:

http://www.fftc.agnet.org/library.php?func=view&id= 20150810090507

[11] Kael S. Kruszelnicki Pty Ltd. ABS Science “The science of slippery bananas”.