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  • Foaming Issue

    Posted by Bimsmide on May 5, 2014 at 3:58 am

    For some time now I have been battling with low lather in my liquid detergent. This my formulation for 100L; LAS-4L, SLES 3.5Kg, SLS 2Kg, Cocamide 2L, then other additives like perf, preservative, colorant etc. Is there something I’m not doing right here. I will appreciate your generous and professional input. Thank you.

    Bimsmide replied 10 years, 6 months ago 3 Members · 9 Replies
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  • Chemist77

    Member
    May 5, 2014 at 5:00 am

    Why don’t you try adding little foam booster like a betaine, might help u a long way.

  • Bimsmide

    Member
    May 5, 2014 at 5:35 am

    @milliachemist How much ltr will do for 100L?

  • MakingSkincare

    Member
    May 5, 2014 at 5:38 am

    Can you convert your formula into % Bimsmide?

  • Bimsmide

    Member
    May 5, 2014 at 5:50 am

    @MakingSkincare LAS 4% SLES 3.5% SLS 2% Cocamide 2%

  • MakingSkincare

    Member
    May 5, 2014 at 6:19 am

    The percentages of surfactant are low so I’d increase them and add betaine.  What detergent are you making - body wash? hand wash? 

  • Bimsmide

    Member
    May 5, 2014 at 6:35 am

    Hand and dishwash. Can give an idea figure for the increment?

  • MakingSkincare

    Member
    May 5, 2014 at 6:48 am
  • Chemist77

    Member
    May 5, 2014 at 7:22 am

    @Bimsmide Start with 2% and check if you need more or need to increase the main surfactants a little than the current level.

  • Bimsmide

    Member
    May 5, 2014 at 7:59 am

    Very informative. Appreciated

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