Formulators and brand managers, use Itaconix's formula to create high-performance plant-based HE Laundry Detergent Powder.
Description: Fully formulated laundry detergent powder suitable for HE machines with excellent odor neutralization with Itaconix® ONZ™ 405, soil removal with enzyme blend and water hardness control with Itaconix® DSP 2K®.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient |
Function |
wt% |
| Sodium bicarbonate |
Mineral based cleaning agent |
24.8% |
| Sodium carbonate |
Mineral based cleaning agent |
21.9% |
| Sodium percarbonate |
Boosts stain removal |
18.0% |
| Sodium alkly ether sulfonate surfactant |
Boosts grease and dirt removal |
14.0% |
| Alcohol ethoxylate surfactant |
Boosts grease and stain removal |
6.0% |
| TAED |
Boosts stain removal |
4.5% |
| Itaconix® DSP 2K® |
Water conditioner and anti-redeposition agent |
4.0% |
| Sodium metalsilicate |
Mineral based cleaning agent |
4.0% |
| Itaconix® ONZ™ 405 |
Odor neutralizer |
1.0% |
| Enzyme blend |
Boosts stain removal |
1.6% |
| Fragrance |
Adds scent to product |
0.2% |
Directions:
- Add sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate to mixer and mix until homogeneous
- Add Itaconix® DSP 2K®, Itaconix® ONZ™ 405, sodium metasilicate and TAED while mixing
- Add enzymes while mixing
- Add surfactants while mixing
- Add fragrance while mixing
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: Free flowing granular powder
- pH: 10.5
Usage:
- Blended powder can be made into a pod or packed in a bulk container.
- One scoop (20 grams) for a normal load, two scoops (40 grams) for a heavy load. Wash on normal cycle.
- Use warm or hot water.
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