{"product_id":"surfthix-doe","title":"SurfThix™ DOE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCAS#: \u003c\/span\u003e86893-19-8, 68239-42-9, 7732-18-5\/231-791-2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurfThix™ DOE\u003c\/span\u003e is a non-ionic liquid thickener for surfactant systems that are difficult to thicken, for example, those made with non-ionics like decyl or lauryl glucoside or those that won’t thicken well with salt, such as disodium sulfosuccinate. It can be used as an emollient, irritation reducer, and irritation mitigator in cleansing products such as shampoo, facial cleansers, and shower gels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurfThix™ DOE\u003c\/span\u003e does not thicken sulfate-based surfactants.  Generally those are thickened well with salt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickens surfactant systems without the use of salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickens sulfate-free non-ionic surfactant systems, like those including decyl or lauryl glucoside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces clear systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActs an emollient, increasing a feeling of moisturization when using cleansing products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActs as an irritation mitigator and mildness enhancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoesn’t require neutralization achieve a skin friendly pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used in cold process formulating, thus saving money and energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacial cleansers, including exfoliating products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody cleansers, including exfoliating products and shower gels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHair care products, including shampoos and 2-in-1 shampoos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Methyl Gluceth-10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This product may contain trace levels of chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer: Ethylene Oxide (\u0026lt; 1ppm) and 1,4-Dioxane (\u0026lt; 10ppm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSDS \u0026amp; Tech Data\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/Specification_Sheet_-_SurfThix_DOE.pdf?v=1712346022\" title=\"Specification Sheet - SurfThix™ DOE | Lotioncrafter\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSurfthix™ DOE Specification Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/sds_surfthix_doe_20240405.pdf?v=1712346022\" title=\"SDS Surfthix™ DOE | Lotioncrafter\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSurfThix™ DOE SDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFormulating Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse as the final step in the formulating process at room temperature after the addition of fragrance or essential oil, color, and preservative as those final ingredients may reduce or increase the viscosity, which will alter how much \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurfThix™ DOE\u003c\/span\u003e you wish to add.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurfThix™ DOE\u003c\/span\u003e may need to be heated slightly in a water bath at up to 60°C for up to 10 minutes as it is quite thick before using. Add at 0.5% (by mass) increments until desired viscosity is achieved. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurfThix™ DOE \u003c\/span\u003eworks best around a pH of 5-9. For shampoos, body washes and facial cleansers, a pH from 5-6.5 is recommended for practical combination of viscosity, mildness, and stability. For formulations containing lactylates, a pH of 6-6.8 is best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUsage Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e 0.5% to 3% once the product has reached its final temperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eViscosity: \u003c\/span\u003e12,000 cps minimum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePercent Solids:\u003c\/span\u003e 70% to 80%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry these formulations using this ingredient:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Gentle Cleanse Daily Shampoo\" href=\"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/blogs\/hair-care\/gentle-cleanse-daily-shampoo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGentle Cleanse Daily Shampoo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Undisclosed","offers":[{"title":"4 oz - $7.75","offer_id":13079668850777,"sku":"SFTHX-04","price":7.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 oz - $12.95","offer_id":13079668818009,"sku":"SFTHX-08","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb - $20.25","offer_id":13079668785241,"sku":"SFTHX-1","price":20.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 lbs - $59.95","offer_id":13079668752473,"sku":"SFTHX-4","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/products\/surfthixDOE.jpg?v=1571722094","url":"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/products\/surfthix-doe","provider":"Lotioncrafter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}