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Formulating at low pH with
Surfachem Products
Pat McDermott

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Formulating at low pH
The advantages

The advantages
The skins natural pH = 4.0 5.5
Low pH gives maximum efficacy to Organic acid preservatives such as
benzoic acid which are popular alternatives to traditional preservatives
Acidic actives are used for gentle exfoliation of skin to reduce signs of
ageing
Treatment and conditioning of the hair or skin
Acid pH inhibits the growth of microorganisms and protects from skin
conditions such as acne
Self tanning and skin brightening ingredients are inherently acidic

The traditional challenges

The traditional challenges
Difficult to create viscous emulsions and gel formulations
Difficult to suspend insoluble ingredients
Poor end product clarity
Poor formulation texture and skin feel
Poor aesthetics
Poor stability of organic acid preservatives
Poor solubility of active ingredients

The solutions

Formulating at low pHRheology Modifiers from

Formulating at low pHPreservatives from

Salicylates Paraben Free Preservatives
Wide pH formulation capability (pH 3 10)
Broad Spectrum activity
High efficacy at acidic pH
Excellent fungal and bacterial control
Low toxicity profile.
Dosage 0.5 2.0% active
Global approval including North America, EU and Japan

Applications
Rinse off
Shampoos
Shower Gels
Body Washes
Foam Baths
Leave on
Creams
Lotions
Emulsions
Gels
Wet Wipes

Product INCI Name
Saliguard SP Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Saliguard COS Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorophenesin
Saliguard PIBC Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl Butyl Carbamate
Saliguard BDP Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid
Saliguard PCG Caprylyl Glyocol, Phenoxyethanol,Propylene Glycol
Saliguard BDHA Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid
Saliguard Ultima Sodium Benzoate, D-Glucono-1,5 Lactone
Saliguard PG Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Saliguard CGZ Caprylyl Glycol, 1, 3 Propane Diol
Saliguard MIZ Methyl Isothizolinone, 1, 3 Propane Diol
Saliguard HDZ 1, 2 Hexanediol, 1, 2 Propanediol, Iodopropynyl Butyl Carbamate
Saliguard HDC 1, 2 Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorophenesin
Saliguard UCP Undecylenic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Saliguard UZB Undecylenic acid, 1, 3 Propanediol, Benzyl alcohol
Saliguard EHG Ethylhexylglycerin
Salicylates Paraben Free Product Range

Saliguard SP INCI - Sodium Benzoate & Potassium Sorbate
Excellent protection at pH 5.5
0.5 1.5% typical addition
Stable up to 80C
Saliguard SP is liquid, pale in colour and odourless and compatible with
diverse range of products in formulations

Saliguard Ultima
INCI - D-Glucono 1,5 Lactone, Sodium Benzoate and Calcium Gluconate
Effective at pH 3 to 7
1.0% - 2.0% typical addition
Excellent efficacy due to the synergy between Gluconolactone and Sodium
Benzoate
Gluconolactone is a naturally derived product from sugar
Non sensitizing
Water-soluble and compatible with a diverse range of products in personal
care formulations

Saliguard BDP
INCI Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid and Dehydroacetic Acid
Effective at pH 3 to 6
0.2% - 1.2% typical addition
Broad spectrum activity
Excellent bacterial and fungal control
Suitable for rinse off and leave on products.

Formulating at low pHFunctional ingredients from

INCI - Silicone Quaternium-22, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Dipropylene Glycol
and Cocoamidopropyl Betaine
Can be used in formulations at pH 5.0 5.5
High molecular weight PEG-free, silicone quat, microemulsion
Ideal for clear and opaque shampoos and conditioners
Additional heat and colour protection properties
Typical addition 0.6 10.0% (application dependant)
ABIL ME 45

INCI name - Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Provides excellent hair conditioning properties for conditioning shampoos
and body washes, leave in treatments and styling products
Capable of producing clear systems
Improves feel and softness of hair
Remarkable soft skin feel
0.3 3.0% typical addition
Easy to handle and cost efficient
ABIL Soft AF 200

INCI - Isoamyl Cocoate
Natural emollient with light and non-oily skin feel
Based on 100% natural ingredients
Produced by a unique enzymatic method that is sustainable and
environmentally friendly
Clear, low viscosity liquid with quick skin absorption
NaTrue certified
Suitable for facial and body care emulsions gels and serums, baby care,
natural and colour cosmetics
TEGOSOFT AC

Formulating at low pHSurfactants from

ALPHASTEP PC 48
INCI name - Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate (and) Disodium 2-
Sulfolaurate
Compatible at pH 5.0 5.8 systems
Excellent detergency, foaming and mildness properties in wide variety
of personal care applications including; hand and body cleansers,
shower and bath gels and low pH facial cleansers
Produces clear formulations even with high levels of electrolytes
Low irritancy
Fully biodegradable
Excellent hard water tolerance

AMPHOSOL CDB Special INCI name - Cetyl Betaine
Mild surfactant derived from natural fatty methyl esters
Designed to improve viscosity response in sulphate free and traditional
anionic surfactant systems
Clear systems
Mild primary and secondary surfactant, foam booster and static control agent.
Readily biodegradable
Ideal for shampoos, baby care, low pH facial cleansers, shower and bath
gels, hair conditioners and creams and lotions

Formulating at low pHActive ingredients from

100% Vegetable derived polyglycerides
Compatible with organic acid preservatives
Outstanding richness sensation
No residual greasiness non-sticky
Applications
Emulsions Hydration and anti-wrinkle up to 5% w/w inclusion levels.
Rinse off products Facial cleansers, bath and shower - up to 2% w/w
inclusion levels
Hair care Adds shine and gloss
Viamerine range

Solid Range
Viamerine WH 70
Viamerine WH 60
Viamerine WH 36
Liquid Range
Viamerine 10000
Viamerine 4000
Viamerine 2500
Melting Point
Viscosity
Viamerine

Example formulations

Alpha Hydroxy Acids in O/W Emulsion
Name INCI % w/w
Demineralised Water Aqua Up to 100
VERSENE TM NA2 Crystals Disodium EDTA 0.5
Carbopol Ultrez 30 Carbomer 1.0
Surfac G995 V Glycerin 2.0
Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum 0.25
Glucam TM E20 Humectant Methyl Gluceth-20 1.0
Schercemol TM NGDO Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate 5.0
Surfac CS Cetearyl Alcohol 0.50
Surfacare Vitamin E Tocopheryl Acetate 0.25
Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide Qs. pH
Glycolic Acid Glycolic Acid (67% solution) 1.5
Saliguard BPD Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid and Dehydroacetic acid 0.25
Final pH 5.0

Pearlised Conditioning Shampoo with Sodium
Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate
Name INCI % w/w
Steol CA330-KE Ammonium Laureth Sulphate 30.45
Stepan Pearl PSC40Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycol Stearate and Cocamide
DEA3.0
STEPANOL AM 30-KE Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate 16.0
Carbopol Aqua SF-2 Acrylates Crosspolymer-4 7.0
Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide (18% TS) ~0.55 to pH 6.5
Surfac B4 Cocamidopropyl betaine 5.2
Abil Soft AF 200 Aminopropyl Dimethicone 4.0
Saliguard SP Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate 0.25
Fragrance Fragrance 0.5
Surfac Citric Acid Mono BP Citric Acid ~0.2 to pH 5.3 5.5
Final pH 5.3 5.5

Clear Shampoo/Bath Gel
Name INCI % w/w
Carbopol Aqua CC Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer 7.5
Steol CS230-KE Sodium Laureth Sulfate 40.0
Surfac B4 Cocamidopropyl betaine 16.7
VERSENE TM NA2 Crystals Disodium EDTA 0.1
Saliguard SP Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate 0.5
Surfac Citric Acid Mono BP Citric Acid ~0.2 to pH 3.0 4.0
Surfac Triethanolamine 99% Triethanolamine To desired pH

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