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  Best pH for viscosity SLS + CAPB?

  Posted by Levita on May 15, 2023 at 8:36 am

  Hello,

  I am trying to achive the best viscosity with the lowest input of SLS and CAPB?

  Best pH would be about 5,5?

  I have noticed I can thicken the formulation by just simply adding more salt or for example sodium sulphate (up to 5-8% if SLS and CAPB input are low).

  Do you have other suggestions what other ingredient I could add to boost the viscosity? All the natural gums unfortunately limit the foam 🙁

  Thank you!

  Abdullah replied 1 year, 7 months ago 3 Members · 5 Replies
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  Abdullah

  Member

  May 15, 2023 at 7:02 pm

  Increase CAPB

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    Levita

    Member

    May 27, 2023 at 5:46 pm

    THe point is to use as little CAPB as possible in this formulation. Thank you!

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  chemicalmatt

  Member

  May 16, 2023 at 12:28 pm

  Ditto for me @Abdullah, if the solids ratio is closer to 1:1 SLS:CAPB you likely won’t even need the salt. A little alkanolamide builder wouldn’t hurt either.

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    Levita

    Member

    May 27, 2023 at 5:47 pm

    Even if the input of CAPB and SLS would be rather small? Like 1% SLS and 1% CAPB?

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      Abdullah

      Member

      May 29, 2023 at 8:12 am

      At 1:1 ratio viscosity is on top as @chemicalmatt said. In my 3% of each surfactant will give you enough viscosity without any extra salt.

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