Formulation Card
FC-10.1-P
Premium Multi-Purpose Cleaner
premiumSource: Chapter 10 §10.1.3
Ingredients
| Component | % w/w | Function |
|---|---|---|
| C8-C14 alkyl polyglucoside (APG, 50%) | 8.0 | Primary mild surfactant |
| Sodium LAS (60% solution) | 6.0 | Secondary anionic surfactant |
| C12-C15 alcohol ethoxylate (AE-7) | 3.0 | Nonionic co-surfactant |
| Sodium citrate dihydrate | 2.0 | Chelating agent, pH buffer |
| Tetrasodium GLDA (38%) | 1.5 | Green chelating agent |
| Sodium benzoate | 0.5 | Preservative |
| Perfume capsules (shellac-based) | 0.3 | Fragrance encapsulation |
| Dye | 0.02 | Product identification |
| Deionized water | 78.68 | Carrier |
| Total | 100.0 |
Addition Order & Process
Procedure: Dissolve sodium citrate in water. Add APG, AE-7, and sodium LAS sequentially. Add GLDA, preservative, perfume capsules, and dye. Filter through 100 μm before filling.
Formulation Notes
The premium tier replaces a portion of LAS with alkyl polyglucoside (APG), adds sodium citrate and tetrasodium glutamate diacetate (GLDA) as green chelators, and incorporates encapsulated fragrance. GLDA demonstrates > 80% biodegradability (OECD 301E) and chelates calcium and magnesium across pH 4–12.
Formulation FC-10.1-P — Premium Multi-Purpose Cleaner (Liquid)
Specification: pH 7.5 ± 0.3; active matter 11.5% ± 0.4%. The pH-neutral character permits use on food-contact surfaces without rinse requirements. The APG component contributes low irritation while GLDA prevents hard-water filming on glass and stainless steel.