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Formula: Powder 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 Powder Laundry Booster.

Description: High performing powder laundry booster with excellent odor neutralization, anti-redepsotion and stain removal using Itaconix® ONZ™ 405, Itaconix® DSP 2K® and multi enzyme system.

Ingredients:

Ingredient Function wt%
Sodium carbonate Mineral-based processing and cleaning aid 37.0%
Sodium percarbonate Boosts stain removal 20.0%
Sodium bicarbonate Mineral-based processing and cleaning aid 21.0%
Sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate surfactant Anionic surfactant for grease and dirt removal 6.0%
Itaconix® ONZ™ 405 Odor neutralizer 3.0%
Enzyme blend Enzyme blend for multiple stain removal 3.0%
Phosophodiesterase enzyme Boosts removal of body oils and sweat stains 3.0%
Itaconix® DSP 2K® Water conditioner and anti-redeposition agent 2.0%
TAED Boosts tough stain removal 2.0%
Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate Mineral-based cleaning aid 2.0%
Sodium lauryl sulfate powder surfactant Anionic sufactant for grease and dirt removal 1.0%

 

Directions:

  • Add sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate to mixer
  • Add Itaconix® DSP 2K®, Itaconix® ONZ™ 405, sodium metasilicate pentahydrate, and TAED while mixing
  • Add enzymes while mixing
  • Add surfactants 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 then be made into a pod, tablet or packed in a bulk container
  • Add one scoop of powder (10 grams), one pod or one tablet on top of laundry detergent to boost cleaning and stain removal
  • Use warm or hot water.

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