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  • Quick Hacks to Decrease the Tack?!

    Posted by mshipwork on October 23, 2024 at 2:07 pm

    Any quick thoughts for decreasing the tack on a formula? Specifically, high load of glycerin? Thanks!!!

    Graillotion replied 6 hours, 10 minutes ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • Graillotion

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    October 23, 2024 at 3:05 pm

    Easiest way is to reduce tacky inputs. If you are dealing with G… then see if you can sub some of it for 1,3 propanediol, or butylene glycol.

    Otherwise, your other option is to ‘out slippery’ the sticky. Use emollients/esters at such propensity, the slippery aspect prevails.

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