Solution Approach
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Typical Formulation Workflow
1
Concept & Claim Definition
Define the product type, sensory and claim targets, and the regulatory and label framework (INCI, regional cosmetic regulations, certifications).
2
Ingredient Selection
Match emollients, emulsifiers, surfactants, actives, preservatives, or rheology modifiers to the formula, skin-feel, and compatibility window.
3
Bench Formulation
Build and stabilize the emulsion or system at the bench, checking pH, viscosity, preservative efficacy, and aesthetics.
4
Stability & Compliance Validation
Run stability and compatibility testing, confirm preservative efficacy, and finalize the INCI, CoA, and documentation.
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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Esters, silicones, and hydrocarbon emollients for spreadability, after-feel, and occlusion in leave-on and rinse-off systems
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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
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Glycerin, glycols, polyols, and natural moisturizing factors that bind water to the skin and hair for lasting hydration and suppleness.
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Preservatives
Preservatives and preservative boosters that help protect emulsions and surfactant systems from microbial spoilage throughout shelf life.
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