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Formula: Fabric Stain Remover

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 Fabric Stain Remover.

Description: Fabric soil & stain remover with excellent odor neutralization using Itaconix® ONZ™ 400 and long-term active cleaning with probiotics.

Ingredients:

Ingredient Function wt%
DI water Diluent 90.0%
Itaconix® ONZ™ 400 Odor neutralizer 3.5%
Alcohol ethoxylate surfactant Boosts grease and stain removal 3.0%
Sodium lauryl sarcosinate surfactant Gentle surfactant for oil and dirt removal 2.8%
PET/PEG copolymer Fabric guard for easier soil removal 0.5%
Probiotic blend Active cleaning 0.1%
Essential oil or fragrance Adds scent to the product 0.1%
Sodium hydroxide 10wt%  pH adjuster q.s.

 

Directions:

  • Add water to a clean vessel with mixing
  • Add Itaconix® ONZ™ 400 while mixing
  • Add the alcohol ethoxylate surfactant while mixing
  • Add sodium lauryl sarcosinate surfactant while mixing
  • Add the PET/PEG copolymer while mixing
  • Mix until homogeneous with no gel particles remaining
  • Add probiotic blend while mixing
  • Add fragrance with mixing
  • Mix until the solution is clear and homogeneous
  • Add sodium hydroxide 10wt% dropwise while mixing to adjust pH to 8

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

Product Properties:

  • Appearance: Clear slightly yellow liquid
  • pH: 8.0
  • Viscosity: Water-like (10 cP)

Usage: 

  • For laundry: spray on spots and let set for 5 - 10 minutes. Put clothes in laundry.
  • For upholstery, carpet or general spotting: spray on spots and let set for 5 - 10 minutes.
  • Gently rub in with a cloth moving from the outside inward.

Potential Label Claims:

  • 5 Action cleaning power
  • Concentrated cleaning power
  • Eliminate odors: instant odor removal on stinky clothes
  • Excellent soil removal including hard to remove stains
  • Gentle on fabrics
  • Safe for septic tanks
  • No phosphates or chlorine
  • No polyacrylates