Why It Matters
Antimicrobial actives, sweat-control systems, and skin-compatible carrier bases for underarm formulations
Solution Approach
Antimicrobial actives, sweat-control systems, and skin-compatible carrier bases for underarm formulations RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.
Typical Treatment Workflow
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System Assessment
Characterize operating conditions—fluid composition, temperature, pressure, flow rates—and benchmark current treatment performance.
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Chemistry Selection
Match base chemicals to your operating envelope. Factor in compatibility with existing programs, regulatory constraints, and downstream impacts.
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Dosage & Delivery
Determine optimal treat rates through jar testing or field trials. Configure packaging (drums, totes, ISO tanks) to match consumption and storage logistics.
4
Monitoring & Adjustment
Track KPIs—coupon rates, residuals, separator performance, water quality. Adjust chemistry and dosage as conditions change.
Recommended Chemistries (7)
Ethanol
CAS 64-17-5
Solvents
Alcohol solvent for toners and sprays
1987 (DENATURED ALCOHOL) · Class Volatile solvent base with antimicrobial action that lowers odor-causing skin flora and carries the system
Melting Point: -114 °C Boiling Point: 78 °C at 760 mmHg Density: 0.79 at 20 °C
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Phenoxyethanol
CAS 122-99-6
Specialty Additives
Preservative and carrier solvent
Broad-spectrum antimicrobial that suppresses odor-forming bacteria in the formula and on application
Melting Point: 14 °C Boiling Point: 245 °C at 760 mmHg Density: 1.104
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Zinc Oxide
CAS 1314-13-2
Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Biocidal Action
3077 (ZINC OXIDE, CRUDE) · Class Mild antibacterial that also binds odor compounds, used in skin-tolerant deodorant bases
Melting Point: 1975 °C Density: 5.61 Solubility: 0.0004 % at 18 °C
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Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH)
CAS 12042-91-0
Specialty Additives
Conditioning
The classic antiperspirant active: on skin it hydrolyzes to an aluminum-hydroxide gel that plugs the sweat-duct opening, reducing perspiration — the sweat-control half of the problem
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Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachloride
CAS 134910-86-4
Acids & Salts
pH Adjustment
Aluminum-zirconium antiperspirant complex offering higher sweat-reduction efficacy than ACH alone for stick/clinical antiperspirant bases
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Propylene Glycol, USP/FCC Food Grade
CAS 57-55-6
Glycols & Polyols
Humectant, solvent, and preservative booster
Carrier and humectant that improves skin tolerance of alcohol/stick bases
Melting Point: -60 °C Boiling Point: 188 °C at 760 mmHg Density: 1.04 at 20 °C
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
CAS 65381-09-1
Esters
Light dry-feel emollient and carrier oil
Light emollient that offsets dryness and improves underarm skin feel
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Emollients & Slip Agents
Esters, silicones, and hydrocarbon emollients for spreadability, after-feel, and occlusion in leave-on and rinse-off systems
EmolliencySlipLubricationConditioning
360 chemistries
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Solvents & Carriers
Cosmetic-grade glycols, esters, and volatile solvents as carriers, solubilizers, and co-solvents for serums, sprays, and anhydrous systems
SolvencyCarrierHumectancy
90 chemistries
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Humectants & Moisturizers
Glycerin, glycols, polyols, and natural moisturizing factors that bind water to the skin and hair for lasting hydration and suppleness.
Moisture ControlHydrationConditioning
65 chemistries
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Preservatives & Antimicrobials
Broad-spectrum preservatives and antimicrobial boosters that protect emulsions and surfactant systems from bacteria, yeast, and mold throughout shelf life.
PreservationAntimicrobial
15 chemistries
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