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Formula: Sulfate-Free Hand Soap

Written by Bill McClure | Jun 30, 2024 12:00:00 PM

Formulators and brand managers, use Itaconix's formula to create high-performance plant-based Sulfate-Free Hand Soap.

Description: Sulfate-free hand soap with Itaconix® SF 505 for skin softness, conditioning and creamy foam.

Ingredients:

Ingredient Function wt%
DI water Diluent 38.3%
Potassium cocoate 40% surfactant Mild surfactant for cleansing and foam 32.0%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine surfactant Mild surfactant for cleansing and foam 10.0%
Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate surfactant  Mild surfactant for cleansing and foam 10.0%
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate surfactant Boosts grease and dirt removal 6.5%
Itaconix® SF 505 Skin conditioner and foam enhancer  5.0%
Glycerin Humectant 2.0%
Salt Thickener 2.0%
Preservative Preservation 0.5%
Fragrance Adds scent to the product 0.2%

 

Directions:

  •  Add water to clean vessel with mixing
  • Add Itaconix® SF 505 slowly while mixing until fully dissolved
  • Add potassium cocoate 40% while mixing
  • Add cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine while mixing
  • Add disosodium lauryl sulfosuccinate while mixing
  • Add glycerin while mixing
  • Add preservative while mixing
  • Add fragrance while mixing  
  • Add salt slowly while mixing

Plant-Based Content: 55-90% based on ingredient selection

Product Properties:

  • Appearance: Clear slightly yellow liquid
  • pH: 8.5
  • Viscosity: 3,000 - 6,000 cPs

Usage: Use as needed

Potential Label Claims:

  • Improve skin feel with natural conditioning
  • Increase foam height, strength and stability for dense, creamy lather
  • Gain desired foam performance with less surfactant
  • Reach target viscosity with less added salt
  • Reduce surfactant concentration and added salt for formulations
  • Gentler on skin and hair
  • Increase sustainability of formulations