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Formula: HE Laundry Detergent Powder

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 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