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Scrubbing Body Shower Gel

Posted: September 20, 2007

Company: Stepan Co.

A.
Water (aqua) qs to 100
B.
Xantham gum (Keltron RD, Kelco) 0.75
C.
Glycerin 1.50
Sodium methyl-2 sulfolaurate (and) disodium 2-sulfolaurate (and) sodium (Stepan Mild PCL, Stepan) 55.00
Lauryl sulfoacetate (Amphosol HCG, Stepan) 9.60
Cocamidopropyl betaine 3.00
Polyquaternium-7 (Merquat 550, Calgon) 0.20
Crushed apricot seed (Lipo APS 40/60, Lipo Chemical) 0.20
Walnut shell powder (Lipo WSF 35/60, Lipo Chemical) qs
Sodium chloride qs
D.
Sodium hydroxide, 50% qs
E.
Preservative qs
Dye qs
Fragrance (parfum) qs

Procedure: Charge vessel with A. Start agitation. Slowly sprinkle B into A. Mix until completely dispersed. Add C to AB, mixing until homogenous. Adjust pH to 5.0-6.0 with D. Add E to batch.