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Formula: Liquid Laundry Booster

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 Liquid Laundry Booster.

Description: Liquid laundry booster with high performing odor neutralization and stain removal using Itaconix® ONZ™ 400 and multi-enzyme system.

 

Ingredients:

Ingredient Function wt%
DI water Diluent 42.2%
Itaconix® ONZ™ 400 Odor neutralizer 35.0%
Alcohol ethoxylate surfactant Boosts stain removal 10.0%
Alkyl polyglucoside surfactant Boosts grease and dirt stain removal 10.0%
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate surfactant Boosts grease and dirt removal 6.5%
Enzyme blend Boosts stain removal 2.0%
Lavender fragrance Adds scent to the product 0.8%
Sodium hydroxide 10wt% pH adjuster q.s.

 

Directions:

  • Add water to a clean vessel
  • Add Itaconix® ONZ™ 400 while mixing
  • Add fragrance while mixing
  • Add surfactants while mixing
  • Add enzymes while mixing
  • Add sodium hydroxide 10wt% dropwise while mixing to adjust pH to 9

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

Product Properties:

  • Appearance: Clear liquid
  • pH: 9.0
  • Viscosity: 50–100 cP

Usage: 30 mL per wash for a standard load.

Potential Label Claims:

  • Boosts cleaning power
  • Eliminate odors: instant odor removal on stinky clothes
  • Effective stain and odor removal
  • Lifts hard to remove stains
  • Gentle on fabrics
  • Safe for septic tanks
  • No phosphates or chlorine
  • No polyacrylates