Melbourne Industrial Degreaser
A Melbourne-based manufacturer aimed to develop a cost-effective industrial degreaser capable of matching the performance of a leading product widely used in the Australian market — while meeting strict environmental and regulatory requirements.
Instead of relying on trial-and-error formulation, Labsure applied advanced detergent reverse engineering to decode the benchmark product. By identifying the exact surfactant system, solvent composition, and functional additives, we provided a clear formulation strategy that enabled the client to replicate and improve performance while reducing cost.
The result was a high-performance, eco-compliant degreaser tailored for Australian manufacturing — delivering both commercial and technical advantages.
- Technical Composition Analysis: Using advanced analytical techniques including GC-MS and FTIR, Labsure conducted a full chemical composition analysis of the benchmark degreaser. We identified key active components, surfactant structures, and formulation ratios — providing the client with precise formulation insight to support reverse engineering, product development, and competitive benchmarking.
- Reverse Engineering & Formulation Optimisation: Based on the analysis, we reconstructed a performance-equivalent formulation and optimised it for cost, stability, and real-world application. This included improving surfactant efficiency, adjusting solvent balance, and recommending locally available raw materials — ensuring both performance consistency and cost control in large-scale production.
- AICIS Compliance & Scalable Manufacturing: The optimised formulation was designed to meet Australian regulatory requirements (AICIS), using low-VOC and environmentally responsible ingredients. We also ensured the formulation could be reliably scaled for local manufacturing, reducing supply chain risk and improving production efficiency.
15% Price Reduction
Launched a degreaser priced 15% lower than the benchmark product while maintaining comparable performance.
20% Production Cost Reduction
Optimised formulation and raw material selection significantly reduced manufacturing costs.
Eco-Compliant Formulation
Aligned with Australian environmental standards using low-VOC, biodegradable ingredients.
Stronger Market Positioning
Enabled the client to compete directly with established brands and expand market share in the automotive sector.
Composition Analysis of a High-Performance Industrial Degreaser
Objective
An Australian manufacturer aimed to develop a high-performance industrial degreaser capable of matching a top-selling product in the market — while reducing formulation cost and ensuring full compliance with AICIS and environmental regulations.
Rather than relying on trial-and-error R&D, the client required a clear, data-driven formulation strategy based on reverse engineering a proven product.
1. Reverse Engineering & Composition Analysis
Labsure conducted a comprehensive reverse engineering study of a market-leading industrial degreaser using advanced analytical techniques, including GC-MS and FTIR.
We identified key formulation components such as surfactant systems, solvent structures, and functional additives — along with their relative composition — giving the client full visibility into what drives real-world cleaning performance.
2. Benchmark Performance Evaluation
The decoded formulation was analysed against industry performance benchmarks relevant to the Australian market.
We assessed cleaning efficiency, grease removal capability, surface compatibility, and environmental profile — ensuring the formulation strategy aligned with both performance expectations and regulatory standards.
3. Formulation Optimisation for Cost & Performance
Based on reverse engineering insights, Labsure developed a performance-equivalent formulation and optimised it for commercial production.
This included refining surfactant efficiency, adjusting solvent ratios, and recommending bio-based and locally available raw materials — improving cost-effectiveness without compromising performance.
4. Regulatory Alignment & IP Consideration
We provided detailed compositional data and technical documentation to support AICIS compliance and safe market entry in Australia.
Additionally, the client was equipped with structured formulation data to independently assess intellectual property considerations and ensure freedom to operate.
5. Scalable Manufacturing & Cost Reduction
The final formulation was optimised for large-scale production using cost-effective, readily available raw materials within Australia.
Manufacturing efficiency improvements and formulation simplification resulted in a significant reduction in raw material and production costs.
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