Stepan Formulation 1256

Formulation
Name SULFATE-FREE FEMININE WASH

No. 1256
Description A sulfate-free cleanser for the perineal area. For external use only.
Formulation INGREDIENTS: % by Weight Functionality
=== Phase 1 ===

Deionized Water q.s. to 100 Carrier
STEPANBLEND® FF40 18.50 Surfactant Blend
Citric Acid (50% aqueous solution) 0.25 pH Modifier
STEPAN-MILD® GCC 0.20 Cleansing/Skin Feel
Sodium Chloride 2.00 Viscosity Modifier
=== Phase 2 ===

Fragrance q.s. Fragrance
Preservative q.s. Preservative
Citric Acid (50% aqueous solution) q.s. pH Modifier
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Total 100.00
Procedure 1. Charge Deionized Water to a clean, tared vessel and start slow to moderate mixing.
2. Add STEPANBLEND® FF40 and Citric Acid (50% solution).
3. Add STEPAN-MILD® GCC. Mix well.
4. Add Sodium Chloride.
5. Add Preservatives and Fragrance if desired.
6. Adjust pH to target 5.0-5.5 with Citric Acid (50% solution). Add Sodium Chloride with mixing to
adjust viscosity.
Physical Appearance, as is Clear to slightly haz liquid
Properties pH, as is 5.0-5.5
Viscosity, cps (Brookfield LVT, spindle 3 speed 12) 6,000-9,000
Storage/ 2 months at 25 ºC Stable
Stability 2 months at 4 ºC Stable
2 months at 45 ºC Stable
Freeze/thaw 3 cycles Passes
Instructions For external use only. Wet area. Pour small amount of product onto hand or washcloth, then apply
for Use to area. Rinse thoroughly.
External
Comment
Marketing Notes: Sulfate-free is defined as not containing Alcohol sulfate or Alcohol ether sulfate
as per INCI nomenclature. This definition does not include the inorganic sulfates, e.g. Sodium
sulfates, used as processing aids or formed as a residual, impurity or by-product.
STEPANBLEND® FF40 does not contain any sulfated surfactants, Diethanolamine (DEA),
1,4-dioxane, or Ethylene Oxide (EO) or preservatives. This formulation does not contain any
sulfated surfactants, Diethanolamine (DEA) or Ethylene Oxide (EO). The formulator may use a
lower amount of Sodium Chloride if a lower viscosity is desired. BCI = 73. Total Biorenewable
Carbon Index (BCI) was calculated only for the Stepan surfactants used in this formulation. Other
ingredients were not evaluated. For further information on Stepan's BCI, visit www.stepan.com.
Registered STEPAN-MILD®
Trademarks STEPANBLEND®
of Stepan
Company
For For applications or product handling assistance, call our Technical Service Department at 1-800-745-7837 (U.S.) or
011-334-76-505-100 (Europe).
Additional For ordering assistance, call our Account Service Department at 1-800-457-7673.
Assistance
The information contained herein is based on the manufacturer’s own study and the works of others and is subject to
change without prior notice. The information is not intended to be all-inclusive, including as to the manner and
conditions of use, handling, storage or disposal or other factors that may involve additional legal, environmental,
safety or performance considerations. Nothing contained herein grants or extends a license, express or implied, in
connection with any patents issued or pending of the manufacturer or others, or shall be construed as a
recommendation to infringe any patents. STEPAN COMPANY MAKES NO PRODUCT WARRANTY OF
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to the vendee, its employees, or any other party for any direct, indirect, special or consequential damages arising out
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provided herein. The vendee assumes and releases Stepan Company (and its employees, subsidiaries and
affiliates) from all liability, whether in tort, contract or otherwise to the fullest extent possible under the relevant law.
Stepan
Stepan Company
Northfield, Illinois 60093
Telephone (847) 446-7500
Revision Date: 10/18/2017 Publication Date: 05/03/2017 © 2017, Stepan Company. All rights reserved.

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