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Therapeutic Hand and Body Lotion

Posted: February 27, 2008

Company: Stepan Company

A.
Water (aqua) 81.00%w/w
B.
Caprylic/capric triglyceride (Neobee M-5 Cosmetic, Stepan) 7.50
Petrolatum (White Fonoline, Witco) 2.50
Hydrogenated vegetable oil (Wecobee S, Stepan) 2.50
Glyceryl stearate 3.00
Cetyl alcohol 2.50
Steareth-20 (Brij 78, Uniqema) 0.40
Dimethicone (Dow Corning 200 Fluid, Dow Corning) 0.50
C.
Preservative 0.20

Procedure: In a suitable vessel, add A. Begin agitation and heat to 170-175°F. In a separate vessel, combine B. Heat to 170-175°F. Add B to A with agitation. Agitate for 30 min while holding the temperature between 170-175°F. Begin cooling at 115°F. Add C to batch. Cool with agitation to 80°F. Check pH and viscosity.