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Formula: Concentrated Liquid Floor 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 Concentrated Liquid Floor Cleaner.

Description: Concentrated, no rinse floor cleaner with instant odor neutralization using Itaconix® ONZ™ 400 and effective long term cleaning using probiotics.

Ingredients:

Ingredient Function wt%
DI water Diluent 91.3%
Itaconix® ONZ™ 400 Odor neutralizer 3.0%
Probiotic blend Active cleaning 3.0%
Decyl glucoside surfactant Boosts grease and stain removal 1.5%
Alcohol ethoxylate surfactant Boosts grease and stain removal 1.0%
Fragrance Adds scent to product 0.2%
Sodium hydroxide 10wt% pH adjuster q.s.

 

Directions:

  • Add water to a clean vessel with mixing
  • Add Itaconix® ONZ™ 400 while mixing
  • Add probiotic blend while mixing
  • Add alcohol ethoxylate while mixing
  • Add decyl glucoside while mixing
  • Add sodium hydroxide 10wt% dropwise while mixing until pH 7.0
  • Add fragrance while mixing
  • 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: 7.0
  • Viscosity: Water-like (10 cP)

Usage: 

  • Dilute product two to four ounces per gallon of water for light to medium soils.
  • Dilute product four ounces per gallon of water for heavy soils.  

Potential Label Claims:

  • Concentrated cleaning power
  • Fast and extended odor neutralization
  • Low toxicity
  • Non-corrosive
  • Fragrance free
  • Powerful deep cleaning
  • Cleaner and odor eliminator