Dish

In dish care, specialized products cater to both automatic dishwashers and hand dishwashing.

For automatic dishwashers, machine descalers prevent mineral buildup, anti-redeposition solutions ensure thorough cleaning, and rinse aids enhance drying. Bottle washing solutions are crucial for effectively cleaning and sanitizing bottles. Hand dishwashing involves a range of products, including dish soaps for cleaning, degreasers for stubborn grease, foam stabilizers for long-lasting suds, dispersants to prevent redeposition, and pot/pan soak agents for easier cleaning of tough residues. Utilizing these specialized products ensures optimal cleanliness and efficiency in both automatic and hand dish care.

1113™Highly effective acid inhibitor for use in BJSi™formulae
  • Cooling tower cleaning and descaling
  • Descaling applications
  • Metalworking
A85™Safe, low pH organic salt used as a low cost source of acidity
  • Acid wheel cleaners
  • Replacement for phosphoric acid in various applications
  • 2 step acid/alkaline transportation pre-soaks
  • pH adjustment
  • Food and dairy applications to replace phosphoric acid
ALB™Replacement for hydrofluoric acid and other traditional acids
  • HVAC/Air Conditioning Fins
  • Acid Presoaks for Cars and Trucks
  • Aluminum Truck Brightening
  • Building Restoration
  • Pontoon Boat / Aluminum Boat Cleaners
APW™Replacement for hydrofluoric acid and other acids
  • Wheel Cleaners
  • Aluminum Truck Brightening
  • HVAC/ Air Conditioning Fins
  • Pontoon Boat / Aluminum Boat Cleaners
  • Wash Bay whitewall cleaning
BJSi™A safe, low pH organic salt used to replace hydrochloric acid and other traditional acids
  • Concrete Floor Cleaners and Etch
  • Descalers/Delimers
  • Industrial Tub and Tile and Bowl Cleaners
  • Pool and Spa cleaners
  • Concrete Truck & Equipment Cleaners
BVM™Excellent low cost choice for modifying viscosity in bleach formulations
  • Bathroom and bowl applications
  • Hard surface cleaners (acid or alkaline emulsions)
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Foam booster in transportation cleaning
BW™An aqueous anionic polymer that provides dispersing and anti-redeposition of soils in a wide range of applications
  • Carpet spotters (hydrogen peroxide based)
  • Color protection for hypochlorite
  • Degreasers and all-purpose cleaners
  • Auto dish
  • Floor cleaners and scrubbers
CHD4™Naturally derived, DEA-free liquid surfactant system for building viscosity
  • Automotive Bucket Wash
  • Hand Soap (lotions, gels, foaming) and Body Washes
  • High Foam Automatic Car Wash Detergents
  • Self-Serve Foaming Brush
  • Tri Colour Foamers for Automatic Car Washes
CK™An easy to use emulsifier for producing low cost waterless hand cleaners with excellent stability and uniform consistency
  • Waterless hand cleaners
DANA green, non-ionic surfactant for use in foaming and hydrotroping
  • Glass cleaning
  • Laundry (enzyme stabilization)
  • Hydrotroping, even in green certified formulae
  • Oil field down hole foaming
  • Wheel cleaning
DRP2Aqueous polymer additive used to create a substantive hydrophilic surface on hard surfaces
  • End of hose glass and surface cleaners
  • Hard surface cleaners: tub & tile, all purpose, multi-surface, glass & bowl cleaning
  • Vehicle drying and rinsing agents
  • Wheel cleaner additive
EBSSafe replacement for hydrofluoric acid and ammonium bifluoride
  • Solubilization of complex silicates
  • Acid Presoaks for Cars and Trucks
  • HVAC/Air conditioning fins
  • Pontoon Boat / Aluminum Boat Brighteners
  • Specialized descaling - especially complex aluminosilicates
EFREnvironmentally friendly chelate with excellent dispersive properties
  • Auto dish wash and rinse
  • Carpet spotters (hydrogen peroxide based)
  • Degreasers and all-purpose cleaners
  • Floor cleaners and scrubbers
  • Laundry pre-spotters and pre-soaks
EGMConcentrated surfactant for VOC exempt, streak-free glass cleaning
  • Multi-surface cleaners
  • Super concentrates
  • VOC exempt glass cleaners
  • Summer windshield wash
  • TV and electronics screen cleaners
EQIA highly economical surfactant with superior degreasing performance.
  • BBQ and Grill Cleaners
  • Marine Cleaners
  • Peroxide Cleaners
  • Transportation Presoaks – Car and Truck
  • Wheel Cleaners
ES1Nonionic surfactant system for extremely high electrolyte/high alkaline systems
  • Asphalt release agent
  • Frictionless/touchless presoaks
  • Heavy equipment cleaners
  • Oven cleaners
  • Printing press cleaners
GTQ™A highly economical, multidimensional surfactant with superior performance
  • Consumer based cleaners (APC’s, Degreasers, etc.) with 'green claims'
  • Excellent surfactant option for SKU rationalization
  • Laundry stain removers and pre-spotting applications
  • Oil field degreasing and oil cleaning applications
  • All types of industrial degreasing and soot removal
HFCSuperior hydrotrope where high foam is needed
  • Hard surface cleaners (acid or alkaline emulsions)
  • Industrial cleaners (emulsions or as-is)
  • Transportation cleaning
HNAProprietary anti-stain additive for use with BJSi in products seeking green certifications
  • Bathroom/shower cleaning
  • Green certifiable acid formulations
  • Metalworking
  • Vat cleaning/descaling
ILBTSurfactant blend used to build thixotropic viscosity in hypochlorite based formulations
  • Cooktop cleaner
  • Restaurant vent hood cleaner
  • Bowl/urinal cleaners
  • Deck cleaners
  • Drain openers
IPB4Cost effective, concentrated surfactant for producing VOC free daily shower cleaner
  • Glass Cleaners
  • Outdoor Window Cleaners
  • Bathroom / Kitchen Sinks & Faucets (Preventative Maintenance)
  • Bathtub (Preventative Maintenance)
  • Daily Shower cleaner
IQLFA breakthrough in high detergency, low foam cleaning
  • Parts Washers
  • Floor cleaning
  • High pressure cleaning and degreasing
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Metal Working cleaners
JK50Outstanding coupling/hydrotroping surfactant for use in high alkaline/caustic systems
  • Floor Scrubbers
  • Food and Dairy Cleaners
  • Frictionless/Touchless Presoaks
  • Parts Washers
  • Truck Wash
KDC3A high foaming hydrotrope that results in a very mild feel to skin
  • Hand dish detergents
  • Hand soaps
  • Transportation presoaks (alkaline and acidic)
LCFHighly economical surfactant system for building foam and lubricity
  • Automatic car wash (soft touch)
  • Self-serve car wash (foaming brush)
  • Tri-poly foamers
  • Bucket wash (for hand use)
  • Dish wash
LFQA truly low foam surfactant with powerful detergency
  • Cabinet/Parts Washers
  • Metalworking
  • Peroxide Cleaners
  • Carpet Cleaners
  • CIP Cleaners
M5The safest, most effective acid technology available
  • Coffee pot and machine cleaning
  • Food and dairy cleaners (phosphate free)
  • Pool and spa cleaners
  • Retail descaler/delimer
  • Tub & Tile cleaners
ME80A one component emulsifier for producing pH neutral solvent microemulsions
  • Engine Degreasers
  • Printing, Pulp and Paper cleaners
  • Bug / Tar / Wax Removers
  • Graffiti Removers
  • Solvent Degreasers
MSIProprietary anti-stain additive for use with BJSi acid replacement technology
  • Metalworking
  • Bathroom/ shower cleaners
  • Vat descaling
NHD2Naturally derived surfactant for producing hand dish and hand soap formulations
  • Hand dish
  • Hand soap (lotions, gels, foaming) and body washes
  • High foam automatic car wash detergents
  • Automotive bucket wash
  • Foaming, lotion and gel hand soaps
NLS90Highly economical and environmentally friendly surfactant, excellent for laundry and floor formulations
  • Hand dish
  • Floor cleaners
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Laundry applications
NQ3Naturally derived, exceptionally versatile surfactant system
  • Canvas & vinyl cleaners
  • Laundry detergents
  • Non-acid wheel cleaners
  • Paper equipment cleaners
  • Carpet spotters
OCM™Non-fluorinated hydrophobic & oleophobic surface modifier that creates a covalent bond that provides exceptional durability on hard & soft surfaces.
  • Ceramic shine on car after wash
  • Excellent hydrophobicity and oleophobicity on granite and stone
  • Promotes beading with high lubricity and shine
  • Shows excellent hydrophobicity on fabric after application and drying
  • Shows excellent oleophobicity before rinsing on many surfaces
OSPA polymer system specially designed to create an invisable protective barrier on hard surfaces
  • All purpose cleaner
  • Bathroom and bowl cleaner
  • Daily/weekly shower cleaner
  • Tub and tile cleaner
  • Transportation cleaner
PF2Surfactant system developed for triple/poly foamers and clear coat protectorants
  • Clear coat protectorants
  • Triple / poly foamers
PPSA nonionic surfactant developed for use in transportation pre-soak detergents, wheel cleaners and hard surface cleaners
  • Alkaline wheel cleaners
  • Hard surface cleaners/degreasers
  • One and two step touchless transportation wash
PSModified silicone emulsion developed for producing polishes used on granite, natural stone and synthetic countertops
  • Stone/granite/synthetic countertop polish
  • Tire and vinyl dressing
Q3™The most versatile surfactant chemistry available
  • Laundry – spotters/boosters
  • Marine Cleaner
  • Oil Field Equipment and Parts Degreasing
  • Pulp, Paper, and Printing cleaners
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Based Cleaners
QHDA powerful surfactant system for heavy duty degreasing
  • Engine and machine cleaners
  • Laundry pre-treaters
  • Parts washing
  • Wheel cleaning
  • BBQ and grill cleaning
QNGA superior degreasing surfactant derived from natural feedstocks
  • Laundry – spotters/boosters
  • Marine Cleaners
  • Oil Field Equipment and Parts Degreasing
  • Pulp, Paper, and Printing cleaners
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Based Cleaners
QX9Unique surfactant blend used In aqueous based cleaning
  • Aircraft cleaners
  • Neutral floor cleaners
  • Oil rig degreasing
  • Oven cleaners
  • Printing press cleaners
R49Use as a drop-in replacement for 91-6/ 91-8 alcohol ethoxylate or similar chemistries
  • Hard surface cleaners
  • Neutral floor cleaning
  • Peroxide cleaners
  • Transportation wash
RXAUnique, reactive silicon based product for producing hydrophobic properties on hard surfaces
  • Anti scratch additive for glass
  • Concrete form release
  • Transportation wash drying agent additive
  • Furniture polish additive
  • Windshield glass treatment
SB-ALKHigh Performance builder package for pH 12-13, non-corrosive cleaning formulations
  • Aluminum parts prior to coating/painting
  • Heavy duty industrial degreasers
  • High pH cleaning - without corrosion!
  • Restoration of wood surfaces (without damaging the wood)
  • Industrial plant/equipment cleaning
SB-GHAGreen, high performance builder package for pH 12-13, non-corrosive cleaning formulations
  • Excellent in heavy-duty industrial degreasers
  • Multipurpose cleaners/degreasers for dilutable or 'ready-to-use' consumer friendly cleaners
  • Restoration of wood surfaces (without damaging the wood)
  • Enhanced cleaning of polished aluminum in transportation wash
  • Food processing plant cleaning at higher pH levels
SB-MVC™Smart builder™ with ultra-high chelation capacity and dispersive properties
  • Excellent builder/chelate for transportation presoaks
  • Water treatment for scale control
  • Excellent chelate for superhyperconcentrates (greater than 350:1)
  • Excellent chelate/dispersant for all-purpose cleaners and degreasers
  • Stabilizes hydriogen peroxide formulas
WAA silicone/surfactant system used as a windshield washer fluid additive to produce superior water beading properties
  • Wash & wax
  • Automotive drying agents
  • Clear coat protectorants
  • Triple poly foamers
  • Windshield washer fluid additive

More Information

Dish cleaning products in the consumer and retail sector play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness in both households and commercial kitchens. Whether designed for automatic dishwashing machines or hand dishwashing, the effectiveness of these products relies on carefully formulated chemical additives.

Automatic dishwashing machines are susceptible to limescale and mineral deposits, especially in hard water areas. Effective descalers contain chemicals that break down these deposits, preventing buildup on machine parts such as heating elements and spray arms. This ensures the dishwasher operates efficiently over time.

Rinse aids are essential for automatic dishwashers to promote spotless drying. Chemical additives in rinse aids reduce water surface tension, allowing water to sheet off dishes easily during the final rinse. This prevents the formation of water droplets that can leave spots on glassware and dishware.

Grease and food residues on dishes can accumulate in dishwashing machines. Degreasers in automatic dishwashing detergents effectively break down and remove grease, ensuring that dishes come out clean and free from residue. This helps maintain the efficiency of the machine and prevents the clogging of filters and spray arms. Hand dishwashing products, such as dish soaps, also often contain effective degreasers. As these chemical additives target grease and food residues, it makes it easier to clean dishes by hand. The degreasers enhance the cleaning power of the product, ensuring thorough and efficient dishwashing.

Surfactants are key components in hand dishwashing products, contributing to the product's ability to break down and lift away contaminants. Effective surfactants ensure that the dish soap creates sufficient lather and effectively covers the surfaces of dishes, facilitating the removal of food particles and grease. Effective chemical additives enhance the overall cleaning power of dishwashing products. They ensure the removal of tough stains, grease, and food residues, leaving dishes spotless and sanitized.

Descalers in automatic dishwashing products prevent the buildup of limescale on machine components. Regular use of effective descalers ensures optimal performance and prolongs the lifespan of the dishwasher.

Chemical additives in automatic dishwashing products contribute to the maintenance of machine parts and surfaces. By preventing limescale, residue, and grease buildup, these additives help ensure that the dishwasher operates efficiently, with fewer issues related to performance or maintenance.

Effective chemical additives are the cornerstone of dish cleaning products, enhancing their ability to tackle tough stains, grease, and residues. Whether in automatic dishwashing or hand dishwashing, these additives contribute to efficiency, spotless results, and the longevity of both the cleaning products and the machines they are used in. Choosing products with well-formulated chemical additives ensures a superior dishwashing experience, whether in a machine or by hand.