Sulfate-, DEA-free Body Wash

Oct 28th, 2008

Katie Schaefer

Pilot Chemical Co.

A.
Water (aqua)	qs to 100%w/w
Alpha olefin sulfonate (Calsoft AOS-40, Pilot)	25.00
Cocamidopropyl betaine (Caltaine C-35, Pilot)	10.00
B.
Cocamide MEA (Calamide MC, Pilot)	2.00
Sodium chloride	4.00
C.
Preservative	qs
Fragrance (parfum)	qs
Dye	qs
Citric acid	qs to pH 5.5

Procedure: Combine A. Mix and heat to 70º C. Add C to batch and begin cooling. After the batch cools to 30ºC, add C with constant mixing. Mix well until clear. A smooth, homogenous batch will be obtained that is free of lumps and/or particles.

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