Formulators and brand managers, use Itaconix's formula to create high-performance plant-based Compact Economy Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Powder.
Description: 9 gram automatic dishwasher detergent powder for use as powder, pod or tablet with Itaconix® TSI® 422 for outstanding spotting and filming results.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient |
Function |
wt% |
| Sodium carbonate |
Mineral-based cleaning agent |
50.3% |
| Sodium percarbonate |
Boosts stain removal |
23.7% |
| Itaconix® TSI® 422 |
Boosts shine and cleaning performance |
9.3% |
| Sodium citrate dihydrate |
Manages water hardness |
8.4% |
| Alcohol alkoxylate surfactant |
Boosts grease removal and rinse aid |
4.0% |
| Protease enzyme |
Boosts protein soil removal |
2.0% |
| Sodium silicate |
Protects glasses and dishes |
1.5% |
| Amylase enzyme |
Boosts starch soil removal |
0.8% |
| Fragrance |
Adds scent to product |
q.s. |
Directions:
- Add sodium carbonate to mixer
- Spray surfactant onto sodium carbonate while mixing until no clumps
- Add Itaconix® TSI® 422, sodium citrate dihydrate, and sodium silicate while mixing
- Add enzymes while mixing
- Add fragrance while mixing
If the powder is below and remains below 95°F (35°C) then add sodium percarbonate while mixing 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: Free flowing granular powder
- pH: 10.5
Usage:
- Blended powder can be packed into pods, tablets or bulk containers.
- 9 grams per wash
Potential Label Claims
- Sparkling glasses
- Squeaky clean spotless dishes
- Removes 48 hour stuck-on food
- No pre-wash needed
- Works on quick wash cycle
- Keeps your machine sparkling clean
- More compact dose fits in all dishwashers
- Safe for septic tanks
- No phosphates or chlorine
- No polyacrylates
- Excellent for cleaning in hard water