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  • Using STPP instead of EDTA in Shampoo and dishwash at pH 5

    Posted by Abdullah on November 21, 2022 at 8:38 am

    Can we use STPP in Shampoo and dishwashing liquid instead of EDTA at pH 5? 

    If yes what percentage of STPP is equal to 01% Tetrasodium EDTA?

    Abdullah replied 2 years ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  • chemicalmatt

    Member
    November 21, 2022 at 9:58 pm

    Too harsh for shampoo and personal care. Also not very efficient metal chelation (K-value) at acidic pH.

  • Abdullah

    Member
    November 22, 2022 at 1:46 am

    Too harsh for shampoo and personal care. Also not very efficient metal chelation (K-value) at acidic pH.

    Got it 

    Thanks

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