Clear Shaving Jelly
Posted: June 17, 2008
Company: Dow Corning
| A. | |
| Carbomer (Carbopol ETD 2020, Noveon) | 1.00 |
| B. | |
| Water (aqua) | 30.00 |
| C. | |
| Triethanolamine (Triethanolamine, Lambert) | 1.50 |
| Water (aqua) | 10.50 |
| D. | |
| Cocamidopropyl betaine (Amonyl 380BA, Seppic) | 8.00 |
| Polysorbate 20 (Tween 20, Uniqema) | 1.00 |
| DMDM hydantoin (Nipaguard DMDMH, Nipa) | 0.20 |
| PEG-12 dimethicone (Dow Corning 193 Fluid, Dow Corning) | 0.50 |
| E. | |
| Glycerin | 43.00 |
| Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract (Hanamelis Extract H.G., S. Black) | 0.30 |
| Panthenol (D-panthenol USP, BASF) | 0.50 |
| F. | |
| Water (aqua) | qs |
| Glycerin | qs |
| G. | |
| Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer (Dow Corning 9509 Silicone Elastomer Suspension, Dow Corning) | 2.00 |
| H. | |
| Fragrance (parfum) | qs |
| Solubilizer (choice) | qs |
Procedure: Disperse A into B with strong agitation and moderate heating. Neutralize with C. Add D individually, mixing after each addition. Add E and mix. Measure refraction index and adjust to 1.4039 with F. Add G with mixing. Check clarity. Pre-mix H and add to batch. Centrifugate.