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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!

    Levita replied 1 day, 13 hours ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
  • 4 Replies
  • Abdullah

    Entrepreneur
    May 15, 2023 at 7:02 pm

    Increase CAPB

    • Levita

      Beginning formulator
      May 27, 2023 at 5:46 pm

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

  • 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.

    • Levita

      Beginning formulator
      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?