by CMIDDeionized Water
Diluent
Home Care
FORMULATION EXAMPLE • FOR REFERENCE & TRIALS
Water-Based All-Purpose Cleaner
A hard-surface cleaner formulation reference for controlled trials. Study ingredient functions, the mixing process and suitability evaluation for the intended surface.
NO DISINFECTANT CLAIMS
STEPAN FORMULATION NO. 1120REFERENCE FORMULATION
Following Stepan No. 1120 for controlled trials and evaluation. Source ingredients are not automatically equivalent to CMID products; material suitability must be verified before use.
OVERVIEW
Starter Formula for Water-Based All-Purpose Cleaner Trials
A formulation example for reference and trials
This is an example formulation for reference, learning and initial trials. Final results may vary with raw materials, grades, water quality, processing, production conditions and other parameters. Conduct trials and evaluation before production or scale-up.
PURPOSE
Understand the source composition and document trial results on the intended hard surface.
USE CONTEXT
Use as a reference for controlled trials. Record and evaluate ingredient identity, the actual process and results before scale-up.
LEARN
Understand Each Ingredient's Function
Function explanations are summarised from the cited Stepan formulation documents and bulletins; they do not approve ingredient substitution.
BIO-SOFT® EC-639
Cleaning ingredient
STEPANOL® WA-EXTRA HP
Emulsifier and cleaning ingredient
STEPANATE® SXS
Hydrotrope
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Citrate
Builder / cleaning-system support ingredient
Citric Acid, anhydrous
pH adjuster
Fragrance, Preservative and Dye
Additives: fragrance, formulation preservative and colourant
A. SOURCE FORMULA
Formula & Batch Calculator
The source's fixed percentages total 100,0%. The calculator covers fixed components only; q.s. additions remain unresolved. The result is not the final batch mass after q.s. additions.
STEPAN FORMULATION NO. 1120Batch size
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| INGREDIENT | FUNCTION | % w/w | BATCH QUANTITY | CMID AVAILABILITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deionized Water | Diluent | 93.8 | — | Not yet verified |
| BIO-SOFT® EC-639 | Cleaning ingredient | 0.2 | — | Not yet verified |
| STEPANOL® WA-EXTRA HP | Emulsifier and cleaning ingredient | 1.0 | — | Not yet verified |
| STEPANATE® SXS | Hydrotrope | 4.0 | — | Not yet verified |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | Solvent | 0.5 | — | Not yet verified |
| Sodium Citrate | Builder / cleaning-system support ingredient | 0.5 | — | Not yet verified |
| Citric Acid, anhydrous | pH adjuster | q.s. to pH=8-9 | Determined during trials | Not yet verified |
| Fragrance, Preservative and Dye | Additives: fragrance, formulation preservative and colourant | q.s. | Determined during trials | Not yet verified |
| SOURCE FIXED COMPONENTS | Excludes q.s. additions | 100.0 | 1 kg | — |
The q.s. rows are not calculated automatically because their amounts depend on trial requirements. Availability status changes only after product identity is verified against the CMID Product Master.
SOURCE-ALIGNED PROCESS
Process / Mixing
The following sequence comes directly from the formulation process record; no additional temperature, speed, time or equipment is assumed.
- 01
Initial mixture
Add Deionized Water, STEPANATE SXS and Isopropyl Alcohol.
- 02
Builder and surfactant
While stirring well, slowly add Sodium Citrate and STEPANOL WA-EXTRA HP.
- 03
Adjust pH
Use Citric Acid, anhydrous to adjust pH to 8–9, following the source.
- 04
Cleaning ingredient
Once the mixture is clear, add BIO-SOFT EC-639.
- 05
Additives
Add Fragrance, Preservative and Dye as required by the source; their amounts remain q.s.
- 06
Make uniform
Mix until uniform.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Evaluate Problems During Trials
Use only correction guidance verified for this formulation.
Verified technical troubleshooting guidance is not yet displayed.
Record material conditions, mixing sequence, pH, viscosity and observations. Do not make technical corrections based on assumptions.
EVALUATE
Trial Checklist
SOURCE-REPORTED — STEPAN FORMULATION NO. 1120Source appearance at 25°CClear liquid
Source pH, as is8–9
Source viscosity at 25°CWater-thin (flows like water)
CMID EVALUATION GUIDANCE
CMID trial-recording guidance, not a testing procedure reported by Stepan.
- Record actual material identity and condition.
- Document the sequence and changes during the trial.
- Compare results with source data carefully.
- Repeat evaluation if adjustments are needed.
Source values are neither guarantees of results nor universal targets. Results may vary with actual materials and conditions.
CMID GUIDANCE • TRIAL → SCALE UP
From Starter Formula to Industrial Requirements
- 01Starter FormulaUse the starter formulation as a starting point.
- 02Small TrialPlan a small-scale trial according to technical evaluation.
- 03EvaluateEvaluate results: performance, pH, viscosity, foam, stability and other relevant aspects.
- 04AdjustAdjust the formula according to evaluation results.
- 05Repeat if RequiredRepeat trials if needed until results are optimal.
- 06Successful TrialThe trial succeeds and results meet the objective.
- 07B2B / Industrial InquiryContact CMID for industrial requirements or production scale-up.
Successful trial? Contact CMID for industrial requirements or scale-up.
Contact CMID NowRELATED KNOWLEDGE
Learn Before Starting Trials
Learn about ingredient functions and trial evaluation through the following articles.
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SOURCE & DISCLAIMER
Formulation Source
Stepan Company — ALL PURPOSE SPRAY & WIPE CLEANER — Formulation No. 1120; revision 2019-04-01; https://www.stepan.com/content/dam/stepan-dot-com/webdam/website-product-documents/starter-formulations/StepanFormulation1120.pdf
A reference formulation from Stepan, not an original CMID formula. Source data does not guarantee performance, compatibility with all surfaces, stability or shelf life.
Selecting a preservative system and additives requires formulation and technical evaluation; no particular preservative is recommended. No sanitising, antibacterial or environmental-superiority claims are made.
Official Stepan source document No. 1120
NEXT STEP
Ready to Plan a Trial?
Use source data responsibly, document the evaluation, then discuss scale-up requirements with CMID.