A Collin-like glass cleaner is designed for cleaning glass surfaces, mirrors, windows and other smooth surfaces where a clear, clean finish is required. This formulation combines IPA, 2-Butoxyethanol, SLS, ammonia solution and Disodium EDTA.
The formulation below is scaled from the 100 kg formulation given in the provided formula book to a 1-litre batch.
Collin Like Glass Cleaner – 1 Litre Formula
| Raw Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) | 50 ml |
| 2-Butoxyethanol | 5 ml |
| SLS | 5 ml |
| Disodium EDTA | 0.1 g |
| 28% Ammonia Solution | 0.5 ml |
| Dye | 0.2 ml or as required |
| Fragrance | 0.5 ml |
| Water | q.s. to make 1 litre |
Note: The original source gives SLS as 500 gm per 100 kg, so the 1-litre scaling above is approximately 5 g; the table retains the source’s unit presentation.
Product Overview
This formulation is intended as a glass-cleaning liquid for applications such as:
- Windows
- Glass doors
- Mirrors
- Glass tables
- Smooth glass surfaces
- General household glass cleaning
The formulation uses a combination of solvent, surfactant, chelating agent and ammonia-based cleaning components.
Function of Each Ingredient
1. IPA – 50 ml
IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) is the main solvent component in the formulation.
2. 2-Butoxyethanol – 5 ml
Acts as a cleaning solvent and helps with removal of oily and greasy residues.
3. SLS – 5 ml
SLS functions as the surfactant in the formulation and assists in removing dirt and surface residues.
4. Disodium EDTA – 0.1 g
Helps manage hardness-related metal ions in the water system.
5. 28% Ammonia Solution – 0.5 ml
Provides an alkaline cleaning component and contributes to the cleaning performance of the formulation.
6. Dye – 0.2 ml or as required
Provides the desired product colour.
7. Fragrance – 0.5 ml
Provides fragrance to the finished cleaner.
8. Water – q.s. to 1 litre
Acts as the main carrier and brings the final batch volume to 1 litre.
Manufacturing Process
The supplied formula book does not provide a specific step-by-step manufacturing process for this particular Collin-like glass cleaner; therefore, the process should not be presented as if it came from the source.
For commercial production, prepare a small trial batch first and establish the appropriate order of addition, mixing conditions, clarity and final performance before scaling up. The book itself advises making small batches before moving to larger batches because raw-material quality can affect quantities and performance.
Important Manufacturing Considerations
- Use clean and compatible mixing equipment.
- Use good-quality raw materials.
- Add fragrance and dye carefully because excessive quantities can affect the finished appearance or performance.
- Check the final product for clarity, odour and cleaning performance.
- Conduct a small surface test before commercial production.
- Because the formula contains IPA and ammonia solution, appropriate ventilation and PPE should be used.
Expected Product Characteristics
A properly developed product should be evaluated for:
- Appearance and clarity
- Colour
- Fragrance
- Cleaning performance
- Streaking after drying
- Sprayability
- Storage stability
- Compatibility with the intended glass surfaces
The exact finished-product specifications are not provided in the source formula, so they should be established through your own QC trials rather than invented.
Packaging Suggestions
For retail production, the finished glass cleaner can be packed in:
- Trigger spray bottles
- PET/HDPE bottles
- 500 ml bottles
- 1 litre bottles
- 5 litre commercial packs
A trigger spray package is particularly suitable for household glass-cleaning applications.
FAQs
1. What is the main solvent in this glass cleaner?
IPA is the primary solvent specified in the formulation.
2. How much IPA is required for 1 litre?
The scaled formula uses 50 ml IPA.
3. Can this formula be used for mirrors?
The source identifies it as a glass-cleaner formulation. Mirror compatibility should be confirmed through a small-area test before commercial use.
4. What is the role of SLS?
SLS acts as the surfactant and supports removal of surface dirt.
5. Why is Disodium EDTA used?
It helps control metal ions associated with water hardness.
6. Why is ammonia solution included?
It contributes an alkaline cleaning component.
7. Can the fragrance be increased?
The source specifies 50 gm fragrance per 100 kg. Any change should be validated through a small trial batch.
8. Can the dye quantity be changed?
The source states dye at 20 gm per 100 kg; for the scaled batch it is approximately 0.2 ml, or as required.
9. Is this a ready-to-use formula?
The source presents it as a glass-cleaner formulation, but does not specify a separate dilution ratio. Therefore, no additional dilution ratio should be assumed.
10. What is the batch size of the original formula?
The original formula is given for 100 kg.
11. Can it be manufactured commercially?
Commercial production should first be validated through small-batch testing, QC and stability/performance evaluation.
12. How should the finished product be tested?
Check clarity, colour, fragrance, spray performance, cleaning ability, streaking and storage stability.
Conclusion
This Collin-like Glass Cleaner formulation provides a practical starting formulation based directly on the supplied formula book. The 1-litre version contains IPA, 2-Butoxyethanol, SLS, Disodium EDTA, 28% Ammonia Solution, dye, fragrance and water.
For commercial manufacturing, always validate the formula with your actual raw-material grades and conduct small-batch testing before moving to bulk production.