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  Posted by drjaysee on May 5, 2022 at 4:37 am

  I am a new learner. I am trying making detergents for personal use. I want to know when we balance the PH of any detergent then any acidic material like citric acid loss their action? Or retain it with in even alkaline detergents. 
  I have made a handwash using SLES, CAPB, CDEA, AOS, Glycerin and it leaving a sticky feeling on palm after washing so what was the reason? 

  ozgirl replied 2 years, 6 months ago 4 Members · 5 Replies
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  Abdullah

  Member

  May 5, 2022 at 9:58 am

  Citric acid doesn’t have another function than lowering the pH. 

  What is the amount of each ingredient you use? 
  Maybe it is DEA

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  drjaysee

  Member

  May 5, 2022 at 10:04 am

  Thanks Abdullah

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  ketchito

  Member

  May 5, 2022 at 11:20 am

  @drjayseesunish CAPB behaves differently at low pH. Did you try a sample with a higher (above 7) pH?

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  drjaysee

  Member

  May 5, 2022 at 3:26 pm

  No, but PH was at 7

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  ozgirl

  Member

  May 5, 2022 at 11:53 pm

  How much glycerin did you use? Glycerin can feel sticky at high amounts.

  Share your formula with percentages for more help.

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