Application

Special product feature
Notwithstanding the fact that, for this product, we abstain from using any aggressive chlorinated bleaching agents, phosphates, synthetic protective substances for silverware, enzymes, etc, it cleans even stubborn dirt with exceptional ease.

Ranges of application
Finely grained concentrated powder. Suitable for all household dishwashing machines up to 75 °C (167 °F).

Application
Finely grained concentrated powder. Suitable for all household dishwashing machines up to 75 °C (167 °F).

Only to be used for dishwasher-proof crockery. Not to be used for silverware, lead crystal glass and hand-painted chinaware.

Dosage
15–30 ml (0.5–1 fl oz US) per washing cycle

Important note to ensure good dishwashing results: Adjust the built-in water softener in your dishwasher to be 8 °dH (German degrees) above your local water hardness.

For doing so, please consult the Instructions for Use of your Dishwasher.

Information about the dishwasher and setting of the ion exchanger ‣

Always keep the chambers for the Regenerating Salt and Clear Rinse replenished.

Ingredients
Product declaration
Silicate >30%
Citrate >30%
Sodium percarbonate 5–15%
Sodium carbonate 5–15%

List of ingredients as per EC 648/2004
Sodium silicate, sodium citrate, sodium percarbonate, sodium carbonate, sodium metasilicate

Danger
Contains disodium metasilicate pentahydrate. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid breathing dust. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician. Dispose of contents/container according to the local/national regulations.

Origin and properties of the ingredients
Silicates are obtained by fusing sand with sodium carbonate and, thanks to their alkalinity, are capable of modifying grease on dishes by saponification, thus making it water-soluble. These silicates make stuck-on food leftovers swell, thus loosening them. Sodium carbonate, manufactured from common salt and lime, disperses the grease into fine droplets, thus supporting the fat-dissolving property of the silicates. Citrate, obtained by fermenting sugar-containing by-products such as molasses, is added to the dishwasher detergent in order to bind lime in the dishwashing water and to protect the machine from deposits, since it is a well-known fact that many dishwashers do not soften the water sufficiently, despite built-in ion exchanger (water softener devices).



Technical data
Density: 20 °C approx.0.98 g / cm³
68 °F approx. 0.034 oz / in3
pH value: 20 °C, 5 g / litre H₂O
68 °F, 0.18 oz / 34 fl oz US H₂O approx. 10–11

Keep tightly closed.

Ecology

Biodegradability
Approx. 70–80% of the dishwashing detergent’s ingredients (silicates and sodium carbonate) are mineral substances which in nature need no further decomposition. Citrate, a substance present in plants, animals and humans, is completely degraded by nature, thanks to naturally present microorganisms.

Suitable for septic tanks and filtration systems.

Certification
NCP (Nature Care Product)
CSE (Certified Sustainable Economics)
Vegan Society

Packaging
Cardboard box 1.5 kg and 3 kg: 92% recycling material
Cardboard box 10 kg: 82% recycling material
Inner bag: PE
Measuring cup: >80% recycling material
Printing ink: food grade
Handle: PE
Outer packaging: PE