Innovative solutions for HI&I applications – A new solid CMI-based biopolymer and a new alternative to PBTC

Exploring the versatility of Carboxymethyl Inulin and PBTC alternatives for Home Care & I&I applications

Date

25/11/2026

Start Time

11:00

Finish Time

11:45

Speaker

Daniele Ciferri & Vincent Cuendet

supplier

Italmatch Chemicals

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New innovative solutions: Exploring the versatility of carboxymethyl inulin in automatic dishwashing, laundry and surface cleaning applications

Modern cleaning formulations demand ingredients that deliver reliable performance across a variety of applications. Dequest® CMI, based on carboxymethyl inulin, offers an interesting approach to polymer technology for household cleaning products.

In the first part of the webinar, our experts will explore the potential of Dequest® CMI in automatic dishwashing, laundry and surface cleaning applications. Discover how this versatile ingredient can be incorporated into different cleaning systems and learn more about its role in modern detergent formulations.

PBTC replacement in HI&I formulations: A cost-effective alternative with Dequest® FS1528 & FS1530

Rising raw material costs and changing market conditions are encouraging formulators to explore alternatives to established ingredients such as PBTC (2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid).

The second part of the webinar introduces Dequest® FS1528 and FS1530 as potential cost-effective alternatives to PBTC in chlorinated cleaning formulations. Learn more about their application possibilities and how these solutions can help manufacturers address formulation challenges while maintaining the performance required in industrial, institutional and household cleaning products.