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Subject: What do I add to my SLES handwash formulation to rinse it off from the skin

Date: Tue Jan 27 06:59:29 2009
Posted by Akhi
Grade level: grad (science) School: DAVV
City: Indore State/Province: MP Country: India
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 1233064769.Ch
Message:

I am trying to prepare a handwash using an anionic (SLES)or no-ionic (Nonoyl 
phenol) surfactant. I have prepared the formultion using 5% surfactant with 
other ingredints normally used to make a shampoo or a liquid hand wash. When I 
use the finished formulation to wash my hands it keeps on foaming no matter how 
many times I wash my hands with tap water. I have tried reducing the 
concentration of the surfactant to as low as 1% but still the foaming does not 
stop. The handwash does not wash off the skin. 

Please let me know what I need to add or alter in the formulation in order to 
get rid of this refoaming or sticky feel.

Thanks


Re: What do I add to my SLES handwash formulation to rinse it off from the skin

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