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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Additives Use in shampoo



Conditioning agents: Lanolin, mineral oil, herbal extracts.
Foam builders: Lauroyl monoethanolamide, sarcosinates.
Viscocity modifiers:
Electrolyes: NH4Cl, NaCl.
Natural gums: Gum karaya, tragacanth.
Cellulose derivatives: Hydroxy ethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose.
Carboxy vinyl polymers: Carbopol 934 and 941.
Others: PVP, Phosphate esters.
Sequestering agents: EDTA.
Opacifying agents: Alkanolamides of higher fatty acids, propylene glycol, Mg, Ca and zinc salts of stearic acid.
Clarifying agents:
Solubilizing alcohols: ethanol, isopropanol.
Phosphates
Non-ionic solubilizers: Polyethoxyated alcohols and esters.
Perfumes: Herbal, fruity or floral fragrance.
Preservatives: Methyl and propyl paraben, formaldehyde.
Anti-dandruff agents: They must work in oil-water environment of scalp. Present in shampoo in small amount. Example; Selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithone, salicylic acids.

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