Formulation Card
FC-10.2-M
Floor Cleaner
Ingredients
| Component | % w/w | Function |
|---|---|---|
| C12-C14 alcohol ethoxylate (AE-7, low-foam) | 5.0 | Primary nonionic surfactant |
| Secondary alkane sulfonate (SAS-60) | 3.0 | Secondary anionic, detergency |
| Dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether (DPnB) | 4.0 | Co-solvent, grease cutting |
| Sodium carbonate | 2.0 | Mild alkalinity |
| Acrylic polymer dispersion (20% solids) | 2.5 | Gloss enhancement, soil resistance |
| Sodium EDTA (tetrasodium, 38%) | 1.0 | Chelating agent |
| Preservative (Kathon CG) | 0.15 | Microbial control |
| Fragrance | 0.2 | Sensory marker |
| Dye | 0.03 | Product identification |
| Deionized water | 82.12 | Carrier |
| Total | 100.0 |
Addition Order & Process
Procedure: Dissolve sodium carbonate and EDTA in water. Add AE-7 and SAS-60; stir 15 minutes. Add DPnB, then acrylic polymer dispersion under moderate stirring. Add preservative, fragrance, and dye.
Formulation Notes
Floor cleaners must reconcile detergency with low foam (for machine application), no-rinse compatibility (to save labor), and gloss retention. The formulation below achieves this through a nonionic-dominant surfactant system with an acrylic shine polymer.
Formulation FC-10.2-M — Floor Cleaner (Liquid, No-Rinse)
Specification: pH 8.5 ± 0.3; foam height < 50 mm (Ross-Miles, 1%, 49°C); gloss retention ≥ 95% (ASTM D523, 60° geometry, vinyl tile, 10 cycles). The acrylic polymer deposits a sub-micron film restoring specular reflectance without slipperiness. No-rinse compatibility is validated by conductivity testing: 1:128 dilution leaves residue conductivity below 5 μS/cm.