Products in Builders & Chelators: Household Cleaners

ADM Sodium Citrate Dihydrate Powder (USP-NF/FCC) (042440) is derived from citric acid and is available in a free-flowing, colorless powder form. It is odorless and freely soluble in water, but insoluble in alcohol. Sodium citrate dihydrate is the most widely used emulsifying salt in sliced processed cheese products. It is commonly used as a buffering agent in combination with citric acid to provide the precise pH control required in many food and beverage applications. In meat products, it is used as an anticoagulant for fresh livestock blood and as a curing accelerator. The detergent-building and rapid biodegradability characteristics of sodium citrate enable its use as an environmentally acceptable phosphate substitute in a large variety of household cleaning products.

ADM Sodium Citrate Dihydrate Fine Granular (USP-NF/FCC) (042420) is derived from citric acid and is available in a free-flowing, colorless granular form. It is odorless and freely soluble in water, but insoluble in alcohol. Sodium citrate dihydrate is the most widely used emulsifying salt in sliced processed cheese products. It is commonly used as a buffering agent in combination with citric acid to provide the precise pH control required in many food and beverage applications. In meat products, it is used as an anticoagulant for fresh livestock blood and as a curing accelerator. The detergent-building and rapid biodegradability characteristics of sodium citrate enable its use as an environmentally acceptable phosphate substitute in a large variety of household cleaning products.

ADM Sodium Citrate Dihydrate Granular (USP-NF/FCC) (042410) is derived from citric acid and is available in a free-flowing, colorless granular form. It is odorless and freely soluble in water, but insoluble in alcohol. Sodium citrate dihydrate is the most widely used emulsifying salt in sliced processed cheese products. It is commonly used as a buffering agent in combination with citric acid to provide the precise pH control required in many food and beverage applications. In meat products, it is used as an anticoagulant for fresh livestock blood and as a curing accelerator. The detergent-building and rapid biodegradability characteristics of sodium citrate enable its use as an environmentally acceptable phosphate substitute in a large variety of household cleaning products.

Dissolvine M-X is a high purity, versatile and readily biodegradable chelate. It can replace phosophorous-containing builders, enhance the cleaning power of a detergent, and prevent deactivation of surfactants in hard water. The active component is MGDA, a chelating agent with three carboxylic groups. Together with the central nitrogen atom these carboxylic groups provide strong multiple bonds with di- and trivalent metal ions. The small molecular size enables rapid action at low temperatures and in short contact time. The MGDA trisodium salt is fully REACH registered. Excellent low toxicity and low eco-toxicological permit non-dangerous labelling. MGDA-Na3 is listed on EPA’s Safer Chemical Ingredients List in the United States. As an ingredient in cleaning formulations, the MGDA in Dissolvine M-X improves the descaling and cleaning capabilities. This includes whiteness and color care benefits in laundry and stain removal abilities in automatic dish washing (ADW). Since MGDA is also a strong chelating agent for heavy metal ions, such as Fe and Cu, it enhances product stability and prevents negative effects of transition metals.

Alcoguard H 5941 is a readily biodegradable hybrid polymer based on natural and synthetic components for cleaning applications. Alcoguard H 5941 performs similarly to widely available synthetic petrochemicals but is based on 75% renewable resources (polysaccharides). It has a significantly lower carbon footprint (lifecycle assessment available) than traditional petrochemical based polymers. All of this makes Alcoguard H 5941 an attractive, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional polymers.

Dissolvine M-40 has an assay of min. 81 weight percent. MGDA has three carboxylic groups and, together with the central nitrogen atom, these carboxylic groups provide strong multiple bonds with divalent and trivalent metal ions. The small molecular size enables rapid action at low temperatures and short contact time. The MGDA trisodium salt is fully REACH registered. The excellent low toxicity and low ecotoxicological profile allow for non-dangerous labeling. MGDA-Na3 is listed on EPA’s Safer Chemical Ingredients List in the United States. MDGA is a strong chelate for hard water and transition metal ions. Using MGDA as an ingredient in cleaning formulations improves the descaling and cleaning capabilities. This includes whiteness and color care benefits in laundry and stain removal abilities in automatic dish washing (ADW). Since MGDA is also a strong chelating agent for heavy metal ions, such as Fe and Cu, it enhances product stability and prevents negative effects of transition metals.

Dissolvine GL-47-S is a Glutamic acid, N,N-diacetic acid, tetrasodium salt (GLDA) Dissolvine GL is a bio-based, readily biodegradable, cruelty free, globally acceptable and effective chelating agent for Personal Care. With an outstanding environmental profile and friendly INCI name, it’s an ideal choice to bring enhanced preservation, stability, and performance to your formulations. Dissolvine GL is available as a 47% solution in water, Dissolvine GL-47-S in solid form.

Mosselman Heloxyl AP 30 (90170-43-7) is a high foam, salt free, amphoteric dipropionate surfactant which acts as a foaming agent, hydrotrope and stabilizer in acidic and alkaline solutions containing nonionic surfactants. It also exhibits synergistic effects with nonionic surfactants enabling incorporation of low levels of surfactant in formulations. This product is recommended for industrial cleaning applications requiring high foaming. Applications include industrial & institutional cleaning, vehicle cleaning, food industry cleaning and household & institutional hard surface cleaning. Heloxyl AP 30 is compatible with all types of surfactants.

ABLUSOFT CNA46 is biodegradable household and industrial softener.