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How to thicken sulfate shampoo blend?
I have been trying to get my shampoo to thicken using a sulfate blend. I am not able to thicken it, it is ALL thick bubbles. I have been told to use salt, but I am not sure what they mean by adding salt? do I make a water mixture with salt and then add it or do I add the salt directly? I have tried to heat it, cool it, increase the ph, lower the ph, to no avail. Please help!!!
I have been formulating for several years, but I have not ever been able to formulate using sulfates. This is so frustrating. After I learn I will probably laugh at myself.
Thank you for your help.
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3 Replies
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This should answer your question.
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In case you don’t want to use Salt you could use PEG - 4 rapeseedamide instead. Roughly, for every 1% of SLES (70% active) use approximately 0.25% of the latter. Use also very low shear speed 600rpm. This system will also de-aerate fast in a matter of hours and thickens as it cools
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I will try both of these options. I really appreciate all of the help!
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