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 (6)
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
CAS 151-21-3
Surfactants
Anionic surfactant and primary detergent
High-foaming anionic that supplies the flash foam and detergency consumers expect as the base surfactant
Melting Point: 204–207 °C Density: > 1.1 at 20 °C Solubility: < 1 mg/mL at 19 °C
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Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CAS 39660-17-8
Surfactants
Conditioning
Amphoteric that stabilizes the lamellae of the foam, increasing bubble density and persistence
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Lauramide DEA
CAS 68603-91-8
Amines & Amides
Cleaning / Degreasing
Fatty alkanolamide that thickens the micellar solution and stabilizes foam, enabling salt-response thickening
Melting Point: 42–47 °C Boiling Point: 239–244 °C at 760 mmHg Density: Approximately 8.1 lb/gal
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Cocobetaine 35%
CAS 61789-40-0
Surfactants
Amphoteric secondary surfactant and foam booster
Drives micelle-shape change that lets sodium chloride thicken the system and boosts secondary foam
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Sodium Chloride
CAS 7647-14-5
Acids & Salts
Conditioning
The canonical salt-thickening agent: at the optimum level it drives the sphere-to-rod micelle transition in anionic/amphoteric surfactant blends, building shampoo viscosity without added polymer (the design-named 'salt thickening' lever)
Physical Description: Dry Powder, Other Solid; Liquid; Liquid, Other … Appearance: Colorless and transparent or translucent when i… Taste: SRP: SALTY
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Hydroxyethylcellulose
CAS 9004-62-0
Specialty Additives
Nonionic cellulosic thickener for shampoos and gels
Electrolyte-stable cellulosic for viscosity when salt-thickening alone is insufficient
Melting Point: Decomposes at 205ºC as Cellosize Density: Specific gravity (2%): 1.0033 g/cu cm Solubility: Soluble
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Rheology Modifiers & Thickeners
Carbomers, cellulosics, gums, and associative thickeners controlling viscosity, yield value, and flow across emulsion and gel systems
ViscosityGel FormationSuspension
11 chemistries
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Emulsifiers & Dispersants
Nonionic, anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants for O/W, W/O, and multiple emulsion architectures. Includes pigment dispersants
EmulsificationWettingDetergencyFoam
12 chemistries
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Surfactants & Cleansing Agents
Anionic sulfates, mild glucosides, betaines, and amphoterics that generate foam and lift soil in rinse-off shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.
SurfactancyCleansingFoamWetting
16 chemistries
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