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Pearlescent Shampoo

Posted: October 11, 2007

Company: Stepan Co.

A.
Water (aqua) qs to 100
Sodium lauryl sulfate (Stepanol WA-Extra, Stepan) 40.00
Cocamindopropyl betaine (Amphosol HCG, Stepan) 4.80
Lauryl lactyl lactate (Stepan-Mild L3, Stepan) 1.50
INCI not provided (Hallstar Egas, Hallstar) 0.50
B.
Glycerin 1.50
Dl-panthenol 0.20
Preservative qs
Dye qs
Fragrance (parfum) qs
C.
Sodium hydroxide, 50% soln. qs
Citric acid, 50% soln. qs
D.
Sodium chloride qs

Procedure: Combine A. Start mixing and heating to 70-75°C. Emulsify for 25 min., maintaining 70-75°C. Start cooling to RT. At 30°C, add B. Mix well. Adjust pH with C. Adjust viscosity with D.