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title: "Formula: Automatic Dishwasher Machine Cleaner"
description: How to formulate an automatic dishwasher machine cleaner tablet with excellent odor neutralization and scale inhibition.
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# [Formula: Automatic Dishwasher Machine Cleaner](https://itaconix.com/blog/formulation-automatic-dishwasher-machine-cleaner)

 Written by [Bill McClure](https://itaconix.com/blog/author/billmc) | Jun 30, 2024 12:00:00 PM

### Formulators and brand managers, use Itaconix's formula to create high-performance plant-based Automatic Dishwasher Machine Cleaner.

Description: 22 gram automatic dishwasher machine cleaner tablet with [Itaconix® ONZ™ 405](https://itaconix.com/products/itaconix-onz-405) and [Itaconix® TSI® 422](https://itaconix.com/products/itaconix-tsi-422) for excellent odor neutralization and scale inhibition.

Ingredients:

| **Ingredient** | **Function** | **wt%** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Malic acid | Hard water stain remover | 35.0% |
| Citric acid | Hard water stain remover | 30.0% |
| Sorbitol | Process aid | 10.0% |
| Maltodextrin | Process aid | 8.0% |
| Sodium chloride | Salt | 5.3% |
| Sodium carbonate | Mineral-based processing and cleaning aid | 5.0% |
| [Itaconix® TSI® 422](https://itaconix.com/products/itaconix-tsi-422) | Scale inhibitor | 3.0% |
| Sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate surfactant | Boosts grease and stain removal | 1.8% |
| [Itaconix® ONZ™ 405](https://itaconix.com/products/itaconix-onz-405) | Odor neutralizer | 1.5% |
| Oleic acid | Defoamer | 0.2% |
| Fragrance | Adds scent to product | 0.2% |

 

Directions:

-  Add sodium carbonate, citric acid and malic acid to the mixer
- Add [Itaconix® ONZ™ 405](https://itaconix.com/products/itaconix-onz-405), [Itaconix® TSI® 422](https://itaconix.com/products/itaconix-tsi-422), sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate, sorbitol, maltodextrin, sodium chloride and oleic acid while mixing and mix until homogenous with no clumps
- Spray fragrance onto powder while mixing until homogenous with no clumps
- Blended powder can be pressed into a tablet

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

Product Properties:

- Appearance: Free flowing granular powder 
- pH: 2.5

Usage: One tablet per wash once a month or as needed

Potential Label Claims:

- Keeps your machine sparkling clean and odor free
- Works on quick wash cycle
- Safe for septic tanks
- No phosphates or chlorine
- No polyacrylates

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