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Laundry | Bio-Stain Remover: An enzyme-powered laundry pre-treatment for tough stain removal

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Treat stubborn stains with this targeted bio-stain remover, formulated with enzyme systems designed to break down specific soils such as fats, grass and blood. Designed as a laundry pre-treatment, the formulation demonstrates how enzymes can be stabilised in liquid systems, with pH management and wetting agents supporting effective stain penetration and removal. Suitable for daily use as a stand-alone pre-wash or alongside standard detergents as a booster.
 

Appearance and directions for use

A clear liquid applied directly to the stain before washing as usual. 

Key Featured Ingredients 

Natrosol 250 HHXR (Ashland) 

Naturally derived from sustainably sourced cellulose. Natrosol grades are water-soluble, non-ionic polymers that can be used in a variety of home care applications. These efficient thickeners perform across a wide pH range and demonstrate high salt tolerance and broad surfactant compatibility, enabling clear formulations. 

Hydroxyethylcellulose
 

Aquacid 2014EX (Aquapharm)

A biodegradable chelating agent based on a natural, renewable raw material source. Supplied as a 38% active solution. It has excellent metal chelation properties, with a high degree of water solubility, effective over a wide pH range. Aquacid 2014EX has an optimal balance between biodegradability, metal chelation and ease of use. ECOCERT and COSMOS approved. 

GLDA (L-Glutamic Acid, N-N-Diacetic Acid Tetrasodium Salt)
 

Empicol® LV 840 (Innospec)

A 100% naturally derived anionic surfactant produced from L-Glutamic acid, a naturally occurring amino acid and lauric acid. It is a mild surfactant that is readily biodegradable and can be used as the primary or secondary surfactant in a detergent system. It produces excellent foam and detergency. Sulfate free, EO free and 1,4-dioxane free with low aquatic toxicity.
 
Sodium Caprylyl Sulfate 

Berol Nexxt (Nouryon) 

Novel multifunctional hydrotrope, designed to work as a secondary surfactant with impressive degreasing. Excellent solubilisation power & compatibility with other surfactants and chelates. Also suitable for use to solubilise fragrances. Vegetable based, readily biodegradable, non-quat with low dioxane content. Also available as Berol Nexxt Max with an RCI of >95%. 

Amine Oxide Ethoxylate 

Zemea (Primient Covation) 

A bio-based, green solvent replacement. Provides equivalent or improved performance to Propylene Glycol as an enzyme stabiliser. Can boost the efficacy of some preservative systems. 

Propanediol 

Preferenz Enzymes (IFF) 

L 100 –Lipase to hydrolyse lipids from the glycerol backbone of soils including mayonnaise, cooking oil and beef fat. 

M 200 –Mannanase cleaves the ß-1.4 linkages between mannose units via hydrolysis, removing tough stains such as ice-cream, dairy products, dressings. 

P 400 –Protease to hydrolyse insoluble peptides and amino acids, effectively removing challenging stains like egg, blood and meat residues. 

S 210 –Amylase to break down starchy stains like mixes of rice, corn and potatoes into polysaccharides that can be washed away. These starches are present in many sauces, dressings, desserts and babyfood preparations. 

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