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klangridge said:

As Belassi has already said, Carbopol 980 will not be soluble in that concentration of IPA.

It would be better in ethanol, but you may still have a problem at that percentage. This is why most commercial hand sanitisers do not have an ethanol or IPA percentage above ~60% - it is challenging to find a stable thickener.

Generally, you will see higher solubility if you were to add your thickener to the water alone, and then add the IPA or ethanol later on after the thickener has been dissolved. However in the case of IPA I think you will still see the thickener precipitating out.

Thank you. I reduced the IPA % and used Ultrez-21, i have a better product

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Belassi said:

Your formula, sorry to say this, cannot work. The expected result is exactly what you reported. First, the IPA percent is far too high. Secondly, 980 is not the best Carbopol for this by a long way. Even 940 is better. Third, you need to use AMP not TEA.

Thank you, always a pleasure reading & learning from you. What is AMP?

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Perry said:

To make a 98% organic claim, you’ll need to get certified by the USDA. 
https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Cosmetics-Body%20Care%20Products.pdf

I am based in Kenya and we do not have strict regulations. Thank you for the links, i have access to amazing formulations, thanks to you. I am working close with BASF and also got access to their formulations.

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Perry said:

https://chemistscorner.com/cosmeticsciencetalk/discussion/5339/where-to-find-free-formulas-for-cosmetics#latest

If you had some specific question you might get more helpful responses.

@Perry thank you.

I want to bring in sensory element (BASF pillow talk), smooth spread without drag..thats why I got some cetiol sensoft. The Cosmedia ACE as an emulsifier if I wanted to add some aqua based extracts, also a good thickener. My target is to achieve 98% organic claims.

So, with my available ingredients, how can i achieve this.

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ngarayeva001 said:

Actually the best inspiration is to see what other successful brands do. Go to thebodyshop’s website and check their body butters. You don’t have to copy what they do but you can get inspired and make your own.

Thank you. I have checked them out for inspiration and will sure explore in the lab. Merci

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Microformulation said:

You are asking for a lot of free info. What have you researched on your own yet?

I have researched on body butters and mostly the formulation is:
Shea butter 25%
Mango butter 10%
Sunflower oil 60%
Beeswax 5%
E-oils qs

I want to bring in sensory element (BASF pillow talk), smooth spread without drag..thats why I got some cetiol sensoft. The Cosmedia ACE as an emulsifier if I wanted to add some aqua based extracts, also a good thickener. My target is to achieve 98% organic claims.