Germany's LANXESS introduces Oxone for sustainable detergents

With its fast-acting and powerful oxidizing agent, Oxone Monopersulfate Compound, LANXESS is enabling detergent producers to cater to the strong consumer trend of seeking more sustainable yet reliable washing solutions. The specialty chemicals company’s oxidizing agent serves as an ingredient for cold-wash detergent formulations. It delivers exceptional cleaning power at temperatures as low as 20 °C, allowing consumers to save on energy and costs without making compromises on performance.

Oxone removes even tough stains such as those from wine, grape juice, coffee, and tea more effectively than both sodium percarbonate (SPC) alone or in combination with tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED). “With Oxone Monopersulfate Compound, we demonstrate how innovative chemistry can promote sustainability in cleaning applications – by combining strong performance with reduced energy requirements. By washing at low temperatures, consumers can save up to 27 kilograms of CO2 per household annually compared to washing at 40 °C, while also reducing microfiber release,” says Dr. Kelly Board, Technical Application Manager for Oxidation at LANXESS. “In short: Oxone opens up new possibilities for sustainable cleaning products.”

Efficient and versatile formulation

Oxone enables comparable or superior performance with lower dosages, allowing for more compact and efficient detergent formats such as powders, pods, and tablets. Once oxidation has taken place, it fully dissolves into simple sulfate and potassium ions in less than ten seconds, supporting innovative, rapid-acting product designs.

Formulations with Oxone can be adapted to help maintain colorfastness, providing added assurance to consumers and brands. Furthermore, Oxone is chlorine free and odorless, ensuring a pleasant user experience.

Transport and regulatory benefits

Thanks to a favorable risk classification in Class 8 instead of Class 5.1 (oxidizer), the risks during transport are reduced and storage is easier than with other oxidizers.

Wide range of applications beyond laundry cleaning

Oxone is not only suitable for the formulation of laundry detergents, but also for many other products in and around the home, such as automatic dishwash detergents, appliance cleaners, toilet, drain and surface cleaners.

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ALCHEMPro News Desk (HU)