The Formula

During the mid-1960's, in reaction to pressure from environmental groups, major chemical manufacturers began research into the development of alternatives to hazardous chemicals. It was in a laboratory of a national chemical manufacturer that a breakthrough in surfactant technology occured. (The name of the firm is unknown).

Until this breakthrough it was believed impossible to bind anionic and nonionic surfactants in solution. (Most people in the field of surfactant technology continue to hold this belief). This ionic bond - the complete transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another - is at the heart of the surprising effectiveness, safety, and wide range of application of what is now the KC 1000® formulation.

The chemical engineer responsible for the original research was very excited about his disvovery. Because of his many years of experience in chemical manufacturing, he knew full well the tremendous impact his discovery would have on the acceptance of hazardous chemicals for industrial and household usage.

The chemist was surprised and saddened to learn that his company had decided to reject his recommendation to continue the research and not to go forward with the development of a full line of safe chemicals to replace the hazardous products on the market.

In 1968, Loren Clark of United Scientific, Inc., purchased the formulation from the chemical engineer. The chemist died shortly afterward. Clark then began to mix and distribute the formula under what can only be described as primitive conditions. Clark trademarked his formula under the name MP 1000.

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