Product Facts 7 min read Updated: July 29, 2026

What's Actually Inside ODORSTRIKE

The full Formula v3.1 list, in order, with what each ingredient is doing. Including the three ingredients that are deliberately not in it.

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<>What are the ingredients in ODORSTRIKE? <>ODORSTRIKE Formula v3.1 contains, in order: water, isopropyl alcohol, triethyl citrate, HPβCD (hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin), polysorbate 20, Zinc PCA, PE9010 preservative, fragrance, zinc gluconate, ethylhexylglycerin and citric acid. Four of those do the odor work: HPβCD traps the odor molecule, Zinc PCA neutralises it, triethyl citrate slows fresh sweat breaking down, and zinc gluconate limits regrowth between wears. It is a fabric product at pH 5.5–6.0, glycerine-free and residue-free, and it is not for use on skin.

Most fabric sprays print "fragrance" and leave it there. That is legal and it is useless if you are trying to work out whether the thing in your hand actually removes odor or just covers it. So here is the whole list, in order, with a line on what each one is doing.

One thing stated up front: the names are public, the exact concentrations are not. The ratios are the part that took the longest to get right and they are the one piece of this that stays proprietary.

The full Formula v3.1 list

Eleven ingredients, in descending order of quantity. Four of them do the odor work and the other seven exist to make those four stable, sprayable and safe to keep in a pocket.

<> <> <># <>Ingredient <>What it does <>01<>Water<>Base. Carries everything else. <>02<>Isopropyl Alcohol<>Solvent. Drives the actives into the fibre, then evaporates — this is what gives the ~10 second dry time. <>03<>Triethyl Citrate<>Prevent. Slows the breakdown of fresh sweat, so new odor forms more slowly. <>04<>HPβCD<>Trap. Ring-shaped molecule that cages odor compounds inside its cavity so they cannot reach your nose. <>05<>Polysorbate 20<>Emulsifier. Keeps the fragrance and actives evenly dispersed instead of separating in the bottle. <>06<>Zinc PCA<>Neutralize. Binds the volatile acids behind sweat smell so they stop becoming airborne. <>07<>PE9010<>Preservative. Keeps the water base stable over the life of the bottle. <>08<>Fragrance<>Light scent for a clean finish. Deliberately low so it does not clash with perfume or deodorant. <>09<>Zinc Gluconate<>Anti-regrowth. Limits odor re-developing in the fibres between wears. <>10<>Ethylhexylglycerin<>Preservative booster. Lets the preservative work at a lower level. <>11<>Citric Acid<>pH balancer. Holds the formula at pH 5.5–6.0.

The four-layer logic is trap, neutralise, prevent, anti-regrowth. HPβCD captures the odor molecule that already exists; Zinc PCA deactivates it; triethyl citrate slows the next batch forming; zinc gluconate keeps the fibre from re-colonising between wears. Research on cotton functionalised with cyclodextrin confirms treated cloth absorbs pungent odor vapours by forming exactly these inclusion complexes.(Fibers and Polymers, 2025)

ODORSTRIKE — Fabric Odor Mist

50ml pocket spray. HPβCD traps the odor molecule, Zinc PCA neutralises it. Fabric only, never skin. Dries clear in about 10 seconds.

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What is deliberately left out, and why

Three ingredients that are common in this category are excluded on purpose. Each was tested and each caused a specific, reproducible problem.

Glycerine is a humectant — its job is to hold water. That is useful on skin and actively unhelpful on cloth. It leaves a faintly tacky patch that never fully dries, which then collects lint and dust. On a black shirt you can see it. Leaving glycerine out is a large part of why the formula dries clear.

Zinc ricinoleate is a legitimate odor active and it is used widely, but it is a castor-derived zinc soap and it behaves like a soap. In a fine-mist pocket spray it clogged the nozzle and left a visible white residue on dark fabric. Zinc PCA does the neutralising job without either problem.

Sodium bicarbonate is the ingredient everyone suggests, because baking soda deodorises a fridge. In a formula that already contains zinc salts it precipitates zinc carbonate — the two react, the liquid goes cloudy, and both ingredients stop doing their job. It is chemically incompatible with the rest of the formula, not merely unnecessary.

Not on the label

No glycerine. No zinc ricinoleate. No sodium bicarbonate. No dyes. No oils. If you see any of those on a competing fabric spray, that is the thing to weigh against the residue you will see on dark clothing.

pH, fabric safety and the skin boundary

The formula sits at pH 5.5–6.0 and it is a fabric product, not a skin product. Both of those matter for different reasons.

pH 5.5–6.0 is close to the natural pH of skin and well inside the range that is gentle on everyday textile dyes. That is part of why it dries clear on cotton, polyester and denim without shifting colour. It is not an aggressive formula.

It is still not for skin. ODORSTRIKE is not a deodorant, not an antiperspirant and not a body spray. Spray the garment, let it dry, wear it. If you want the distinction between the two categories spelled out, deodorant vs fabric mist covers it, and the staining guide covers the fabrics that want a spot test first — silk, wool, zari and heavy embroidery.

What "up to 8 hours" means and what it does not

One application gives up to 8 hours of odor protection on fabric under normal office/commute conditions. The "up to" is not decoration.

Activity, heat and humidity all shorten the window. A desk day in air conditioning sits at the top of that range. A humid commute followed by a training session does not, and you would reapply. The claim describes a protection window on cloth under ordinary use, not a fixed guarantee and not a promise about your skin.

Two things it explicitly is not. It is not a wash replacement — a visibly dirty or heavily soaked garment needs laundering, and a synthetic with months of built-up residue needs a stripping wash. And it is not a health claim: zinc actives bind and neutralize volatile odor compounds on fabric, which is a statement about how the formula works on cloth, not a claim of any medical or skin benefit to you.

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<>Odor Absorption Performance of Cotton Fabrics Functionalized with Beta-Cyclodextrin. Fibers and Polymers, 2025. link.springer.com

<>American Society for Microbiology. The Microbial Origins of Body Odor. ASM.org, 2021. asm.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the full ingredient list for ODORSTRIKE?

ODORSTRIKE Formula v3.1 contains water, isopropyl alcohol, triethyl citrate, HPβCD (hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin), polysorbate 20, Zinc PCA, PE9010, fragrance, zinc gluconate, ethylhexylglycerin and citric acid, listed in order. Four of those are the functional odor actives and the rest are the carrier, emulsifier, preservative and pH balancer that make a stable spray.

Is ODORSTRIKE safe to use on skin?

No. ODORSTRIKE is formulated for fabric and is not a skin product. It is not a deodorant, an antiperspirant or a body spray, and it should not be applied to skin. Spray it on the garment, let it dry for about 10 seconds, then wear. If it contacts skin accidentally, rinse with water.

Does ODORSTRIKE contain glycerine?

No, and that is deliberate. Glycerine is a humectant, which means it holds water. On fabric that leaves a slightly tacky patch that never fully dries and then attracts lint and dust, particularly visible on dark clothing. Leaving it out is what allows the formula to dry clear with no residue.

What is the pH of ODORSTRIKE?

ODORSTRIKE sits at pH 5.5 to 6.0, held there by citric acid. That is close to the natural pH of skin and comfortably inside the range that is gentle on everyday textile dyes, which is part of why it dries clear on cotton, polyester and denim without affecting colour.

What does 'up to 8 hours' actually mean?

It means one application gives up to 8 hours of odor protection on fabric under normal office/commute conditions, and 'up to' is doing real work in that sentence. Activity level, ambient heat and humidity all shorten it. A desk day in air conditioning sits at the top of that range; a humid commute followed by a gym session does not. It is a protection window on cloth, not a guarantee, and it is not a claim about your skin.

ODORSTRIKE — Fabric Odor Mist

50ml pocket spray. Formula v3.1 — HPβCD, Zinc PCA, Triethyl Citrate, Zinc Gluconate. Glycerine-free, zero residue. Fabric only, never skin.

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