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Formulation ID: SC-FR-19-BC-50810-07

PhaselngredientslNCl% by weightFunction
A Emulgade® Sucro Plus Sucrose Polystearate, Cetyl Palmitate 1.00 Emulsifier (O/W)
Cetiol® LC Coco-Caprylate/ Caprate 7.50 Emollient
Cetiol® Sensoft Propylheptyl Caprylate 2.50 Emollient
Cetiol® 4 All Dipropylheptyl Carbonate 2.00 Emollient
Lanette® O Cetearyl Alcohol 4.00 Consistency agent
B Water, demin. Aqua 45.02  
Preservative*   q.s. Preservative
Glycerin Glycerin 0.70 Humectant
C Water, demin. Aqua 35.80  
Rheocare® C Plus Carbomer 0.20 Rheology modifier
D Sodium Hydroxide (18% solution) Sodium Hydroxide 0.28 pH Adjustment
E lnolixir™ BC10079 Glycerin, Aqua, lnonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract 1.00 Active ingredient


Specifications

  • pH value (23°C): 6.35
  • Viscosity (Brookfield; RVT; spindle TD, Helipath; 5 rpm; 23°C): 96 000 mPa s

Performance

Additional performance has not been evaluated

Manufacturing Process

  1. Heat up phase A and B separately to about 80°C.
  2. Add phase B to phase A whilst stirring.
  3. After 2 minutes add phase C to phase A/B whilst stirring.
  4. Stir slowly and start to cool to 50°C. Don't homogenize.
  5. Add phase D and E one after another at a temperature below 40°C whilst stirring.
  6. Continue to cool to room temperature whilst gently stirring.

Stability test

Stable 3 months at 4°C, RT, 40°C, 45°C

Additional information

Preservative system: Elestab™ 388 at 2.5%

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