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Oil-based Cleanser Surfactant…

Posted by Kemist on February 17, 2015 at 8:26 pm

Any suggestions for a mild surfactant that is liquid and oil soluble for an oil-based (anhydrous) cleanser formulation? Requirements are: moderate foaming and substantive to the skin. A lively discussion would be great!

Bobzchemist replied 9 years, 11 months ago 9 Members · 12 Replies
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chemist1

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February 18, 2015 at 8:32 pm

I have a formula for a transparent foaming shower oil if you would like.
galina

Member
February 19, 2015 at 3:51 am

Crill 6 (Sorbitan Isostearate) and Cithrol GMO (Glyceryl Oleate ) from Croda may fit the bill in terms of solubility. It’s unlikely that this type of surfactants will foam IMHO.
belassi

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February 19, 2015 at 5:47 am

Cetiol HE?
Chemist77

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February 19, 2015 at 6:05 am

@Belassi seems promising in this application.
belassi

Member
February 19, 2015 at 6:15 am

Just a thought. Have never used it myself. Would have to get a sample and try.
Bobzchemist

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February 19, 2015 at 3:24 pm

I’d like to see that formula, @chemist1, if you don’t mind sharing.
chemist1

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February 19, 2015 at 10:00 pm

Glycerin - 12.27%

Hexylene Glycol - 2.63%

Decyl Glucoside - 20.58%

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate - 15.34%

Sodium Lauryl Methyl Isethionate - 10.28%

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate - 1.23%

IPM - 28.39%

Glyceryl Mono Oleate - 9.26%

Fragrace
ozgirl

Member
February 19, 2015 at 10:22 pm

@Kemist - Maybe Olivem 300 and/or Olivem 400 might work in your application.
Kemist

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February 19, 2015 at 11:50 pm

Many thanks to all the input. I am evaluating some Barnet and BASF products. Decyl Glucoside and other AGP’s are mild and provide great foaming but due to the water content (~50%) they are not fully oil soluble. Also doing some work with phospholipids, etc.
cossci21

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February 23, 2015 at 3:15 am

Cetyl Betaine may work? That is usually in alcohol.
isaiah

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April 9, 2015 at 9:45 am

how to make thick dish washing liquid soap ingredients.
Bobzchemist

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April 9, 2015 at 1:52 pm

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