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Formula: Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tablet

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 Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tablet.

Description: 22 gram effervescent toilet bowl cleaner tablet with instant odor neutralization using Itaconix® ONZ™ 405 and effective long term cleaning using probiotics.

Ingredients:

Ingredient Function wt%
Sodium bicarbonate Mineral-based processing and cleaning aid 60.0%
Citric acid Hard water stain remover 20.0%
Sodium carbonate Mineral-based processing and cleaning aid 8.0%
Linear alkylbenzene sulphonate surfactant Boosts soil removal  3.5%
Sodium percarbonate Boosts stain removal 3.0%
Itaconix® ONZ™ 405 Odor neutralizer 2.0%
Probiotic blend Active cleaning 2.0%
Alcohol ethoxylate surfactant Boosts soil removal  1.0%
Fragrance Adds scent to product 0.5%

 

Directions:

  • Add sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate to mixer
  • Add Itaconix citric acid while mixing
  • Add Itaconix® ONZ™ 405 and probiotic blend while mixing
  • Add linear alkylbenze sulphonate while mixing
  • Add alcohol ethoxylate to the powder and mix until homogeneous with no clumps
  • Add fragrance while mixing and mix until homogenous with no clumps 

    If the powder is below and remains below 95°F (35°C) then add sodium percarbonate and mix until homogenous with no clumps. 
    If the powder exceeds 95°F (35°C) during or after blending in sodium percarbonate, stop blending and undertake standard safety procedures to cool and isolate the powder.

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

Product Properties:

  • Appearance: Pressed tablet
  • pH: 5.5

Usage:

  • Use 1 tablet (22 grams) for normal cleaning, deodorizing and maintenance.
  • Drop tablet into the toilet bowl. Let the tablet fully dissolve. Use a toilet brush or rag to wipe down the inside of the toilet and around the bowl and rim.

Potential Label Claims:

  • Cleans and refreshes with every flush
  • Helps fight toilet ring, hard water & limescale stains
  • Safe for toilet components 
  • Easy to use
  • Continuously cleans
  • Non-stop freshness