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  • ZEIN value of SLES, CAPB, APG blend

    Posted by Abdullah on April 15, 2021 at 10:29 am

    According to some data, zein value < 200mgN/100ml for a surfactant is not irritating to skin. In a Shampoo with %12 active surfactants and blend of SLES, CAPB and APG, what percentage of CAPB and APG minimum can reduce the Zein value of this system to 200mgN/100ml or below?

    Does adding anything other than surfactant effect the Zein value of this system? 

    Abdullah replied 3 years, 7 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  • chemicalmatt

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    April 20, 2021 at 7:51 pm

    APG will reduce the Zein value most, CAPB second, as will most amphoterics. Reduce 1 part anionic for every part APG increase. 

  • Abdullah

    Member
    April 21, 2021 at 1:08 am

    @chemicalmatt thanks 
    I thought amphoterics will reduce the Zein value more than APG.

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