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Formulating

Solid Stick Soap

Posted by cossci21 on July 31, 2018 at 7:21 am

Hi
Does anyone have any experience formulated solid state stick soaps? ‘soap’ may not be the correct term as it wont be made like a normal soap but consist mainly of melting surfactants and trying to thicken them… so planning to use
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - needles
Sodium Lauroyl Sulfosuccinate
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Glycerin
A small amount of oils and fragrance

Any tips?
Thanks

ozgirl replied 5 years, 8 months ago 4 Members · 4 Replies
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ChemicalPyros

Member
July 31, 2018 at 11:21 am

You might need to add a filler to control the thickness and reduce the cost. I would suggest using starch. Some oils, or petrolatum can add a nice feel. Avoid low MW silicones if possible.
cossci21

Member
August 1, 2018 at 1:15 am

Thanks ChemicalPyros
Bill_Toge

Member
August 1, 2018 at 8:05 pm

sodium stearate is your best bet for creating water-based sticks
ozgirl

Member
August 1, 2018 at 10:53 pm

Maybe look for solid shampoo formulas for ideas. Have you also considered Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) and Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSA) as surfactants. I would also recommend adding some amphoteric surfactants to improve mildness.

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