Formulation Card
FC-10.8-M
Carpet Cleaner
Ingredients
| Component | % w/w | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium LAS (60% solution) | 8.0 | Primary anionic surfactant |
| C12-C15 alcohol ethoxylate (AE-7) | 4.0 | Nonionic co-surfactant |
| Dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether (DPnB) | 5.0 | Solvent, grease cutting |
| Coconut diethanolamide (CDEA, 85%) | 2.0 | Foam stabilizer |
| Tetrasodium EDTA (38%) | 2.0 | Chelating agent |
| Sodium citrate | 1.5 | Buffer, mild chelation |
| Preservative (Proxel GXL) | 0.15 | Microbial control |
| Fragrance | 0.2 | Odor masking |
| Deionized water | 77.15 | Carrier |
| Total | 100.0 |
Formulation Notes
Carpet extraction cleaning involves spraying detergent, agitating, and vacuum-extracting. The cleaner must generate controlled foam and dry without sticky residue.
Formulation FC-10.8-M — Carpet Extraction Cleaner (Liquid)
Specification: pH 9.5 ± 0.3; foam height 120–180 mm (Ross-Miles, 0.25%, 49°C); dilution 1:80 to 1:160 for truck-mount extractors. The LAS:AE:CDEA system produces foam of moderate stability for soil suspension during 5–10 minute dwell time. Wool and silk carpets require neutral-pH formulations (6.5–7.5) to prevent fiber degradation.