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Formula: All-Purpose Surface Cleaner

Written by Bill McClure | Jun 30, 2024 12:00:00 PM

Formulators and brand managers, use Itaconix's formula to create high-performance plant-based All-Purpose Surface Cleaner

Description: Ready to use hard surface cleaner with excellent odor neutralization using Itaconix® ONZ™ 400.

Ingredients:

Ingredient Function wt%
DI water Diluent 82.0%
Hydrogen peroxide 35% Boosts stain removal 8.6%
Alcohol ethoxylate surfactant Boosts grease and stain removal 2.0%
Citric acid Hard water scale removal 2.0%
D-limonene Solvent, fragrance for grease removal 1.5%
Itaconix® ONZ™ 400 Odor neutralizer 1.5%
Itaconix® DSP 2K® Water conditioning and chelation 1.0%
Sodium octane sulfonate surfactant Boosts grease and dirt removal 1.0%
Alcohol denatured Water soluble solvent for quick drying, grease removal 0.4%

 

Directions:

  • Add water to a clean vessel with mixing
  • Add Itaconix® DSP 2K® and Itaconix® ONZ™ 400 while mixing until solution is clear and homogenous
  • Add citric acid while mixing
  • Add sodium octane sulfonate while mixing
  • Add alcohol ethoxylate while mixing
  • Add ethanol with mixing
  • Add d-limonene with mixing
  • Add hydrogen peroxide 35%
  • Mix until the solution is clear and homogeneous

Plant-Based Content: 55-90% based on ingredient selection

Product Properties:

  • Appearance: Clear slightly yellow liquid
  • pH: 4.0
  • Viscosity: Water-like (10 cP)

Usage: 

  • Spray solution onto hard surface and clean with a paper towel or micro fiber cloth.
  • No rinsing is required. Use on all hard surfaces. For painted surfaces, try in a small inconspicuous area to insure that the paint is not removed.

Potential Label Claims:

  • Streak-free cleaning
  • Clean and fresh tile and stone; counter, floor and bath
  • Fast odor removal on surfaces
  • Cuts through tough dirt, grease and grime
  • Provides long lasting freshness
  • Safe around kids, pets and food
  • Formulated without dyes, bleach and ammonia