Clear Shampoo Formula

This lightweight formula from DuPont Tate & Lyle is gentle to the hair while cleanses effectively. This shampoo is very stable, foams easily, and has the right amount of viscosity.

Ingredients:                                             Percent Weight:

Phase A

Distilled water                                    46.67

Disodium EDTA                                   0.10

Propylene glycol                                  5.00

Phase B

Ammonium lauryl sulfate, 28%              25.00

Sodium laureth sulfate, 28%                 15.00

Phase C

Cocamidropyl betaine                           2.50

Phase D

Cocamide MEA                                     2.00

Phase E

Fragrance                                            0.15

Phase F

DMDM hydantoin                                  0.20

Phase G

Citric acid                                           0.03

Phase H

Sodium chloride, (20% solution)             3.55

Procedure:

Heat all ingredients of phase A to 70°C. Follow with phases B, C, and D. Cool batch to 40°C. Then, add phases E and F. Adjust pH to 6.0-6.7 with phase G. Adjust viscosity with sodium chloride as needed. Pour into sterilized plastic bottles.

Reference:

http://www.duponttateandlyle.com/products_zemea_applications.php