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    Colonial LM is a magnesium lauryl sulfate surfactant that is a clear liquid with a low cloud point, making it suitable for clear liquid shampoos. It is effective at reducing surface tension, making it useful for bubble bath products. It also produces a dry foam suitable for carpet cleaning products that can be easily vacuumed. Its key properties and applications in household and cosmetic products are described.

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    Colonial LM is a magnesium lauryl sulfate surfactant that is a clear liquid with a low cloud point, making it suitable for clear liquid shampoos. It is effective at reducing surface tension, making it useful for bubble bath products. It also produces a dry foam suitable for carpet cleaning products that can be easily vacuumed. Its key properties and applications in household and cosmetic products are described.

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    Colonial LM is a magnesium lauryl sulfate surfactant that is a clear liquid with a low cloud point, making it suitable for clear liquid shampoos. It is effective at reducing surface tension, making it useful for bubble bath products. It also produces a dry foam suitable for carpet cleaning products that can be easily vacuumed. Its key properties and applications in household and cosmetic products are described.

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    Colonial LM

    CTFA/INCI: Magnesium Lauryl Sulfate

    DESCRIPTION
    Colonial LM offers the formulator a practical combination of properties within the
    household and cosmetic field. The aqueous concentrate of magnesium lauryl sulfate has
    a low cloud point, facilitating the formulation of clear liquid shampoos; it is remarkably
    effective in reducing interfacial tension—a necessary property for bubble bath products.
    Its “dry foam” detergency favors its use as an ingredient in carpet cleaning specialties.

    TYPICAL PROPERTIES
    Form Clear Liquid
    Percent Active Ingredient 27
    Cloud Point, oC 2
    Viscosity @ 25oC, centipoises 50
    pH, 10% solution 6.5

    APPLICATIONS
    Colonial LM is a high quality grade of magnesium lauryl sulfate and thus should be
    evaluated by manufacturers of household cleaning products and cosmetics. Within the
    latter field, the clarity of liquid shampoos depends a great deal on the cloud point of the
    surfactant ingredient. Formulators will appreciate the low cloud point of Colonial LM.
    In preparing bubble bath products, care must be exercised in selecting a surfactant
    which promotes compatibility between the perfume, dye and other oils and water.

    Colonial LM accomplishes this through its ability to reduce interfacial tension. Studies
    with mineral oil and water show that less than 0.1% Colonial LM is sufficient to lower
    interfacial tension to 5 dynes/cm.

    The household cleaning products industry has for some time benefited from the use of
    Colonial LM in rug and upholstery shampoos. Formulations are readily prepared from
    Colonial LM which dry to a powder and can be removed by vacuuming. Colonial LM
    leaves no sticky residue.

    TYPICAL FORMULATION
    Carpet Shampoo Wt. %
    Colonial LM 22.0
    Sodium Sulfate 1.5
    Butyl Carbitol* 1.5
    Tinopal RBS-20** 0.1
    Water 74.9
    TOTAL 100.0

    225 Colonial Drive South Pittsburg, TN 37380 Ph: 423-837-8800 Fax: 423-837-3888
    * Union Carbide
    ** Geigy

    In a formulation like this, Colonial LM provides these desirable properties:


    • Stable, dry foam
    • Good soil removal
    • Good soil retention to prevent “ring” formation
    • Color fastness
    • Safe on synthetics
    • Low skin irritation

    When ambient humidity is low, wool and nylon carpets build up a charge of static
    electricity which can be a nuisance. The inclusion of an antistatic agent in the
    formulation can prevent this.

    FDA CLEARANCE
    Colonial LM is cleared by the FDA for the use in certain food packaging applications.
    Approval has been granted under Section 177.1200 of the Federal Register for the
    inclusion of Colonial LM in cellophane.

    Clearance has also been obtained for the use of Colonial LM in manufacturing
    adhesives which may contact foodstuffs. The Federal Register reference is Section
    121.2520 (c) (5).

    LAST UPDATED 07/18/2006


    WARRANTY
    Colonial Chemical guarantees that its products meet published specifications. No other warranties or
    guarantees are expressed or implied because the use of this material is beyond the control of Colonial
    Chemical.
    Colonial Chemical, Inc.
    www.colonialchem.com
    225 Colonial Drive Ph: 423-837-8800
    South Pittsburg, TN 37380 Fax: 423-837-3888

    225 Colonial Drive South Pittsburg, TN 37380 Ph: 423-837-8800 Fax: 423-837-3888

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