PEARLIZED 2-IN-1 SHAMPOO

Lubrizol Advanced Materials Asia Pacific Limited

This 2-in-1 pearlized shampoo demonstrates the thickening and stabilizing properties provided by Carbopol® Ultrez 20 polymer. This formula also demonstrates the stabilization of high level of silicone required for Asian sensory.

Phase
Product
INCI Name
Supplier
Volume
A

Distilled Water

21.30

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Carbopol® Ultrez 20 Polymer

(1)

0.20

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (25%)

56.00

Sodium Hydroxide (18%)

0.4 (q.s. Neutralizer to pH 6.5)

B

Cocamide MEA

1.00

Glycol Distearate

1.50

Cetyl Alcohol

1.00

C

Cocamidopropyl Betaine (30%)

5.00

Dimethicone Emulsion (50%)

SM558

(2)

3.00

Guar Hydroxy- propyltrimonium Chloride (2%)

Jaguar® C-14S

(3)

10.00

DMDM Hydantoin

0.40

Fragrance

0.20

Sodium Chloride (25%)

q.s.

Preparation:

Procedure • Sprinkle Carbopol® Ultrez 20 polymer onto the surface of water. Wait until the polymer has completely “wet out”. Start gentle agitation for 10 minutes. • Add PART A surfactants to the batch with gentle mixing. • Neutralize to pH 6.5 with sodium hydroxide solution while mixing. Heat to 65-70°C • Melt PART B in a separate vessel by heating to 65-70°C and then add to the batch. Mix until uniform and start cooling with agitation. • At 40°C, add PART C ingredients to the batch in order and mix until uniform.

Notes:

Properties Appearance: White, shiny milky viscous liquid pH: 6.00-6.60 Viscosity: 5,000-7,000 mPa.s (Brookfield DV-II @ 20 rpm, #4 @ 21°C) Stability: Passed 3 months @ 45°C Passed 5 freeze/thaw cycles

Suppliers 1 Noveon 2 GE Toshiba Silicones 3 Rhodia

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