Formulation

Name CLEAR ANTIBACTERIAL HAND SOAP

No. 737
Description This product cleans hands and provides good foam.
Formulation INGREDIENTS: % by Weight

STEPANOL® ABHS-15C 25.0

Fragrance 0.10–0.20
Deionized Water q.s.
Dye 0.005
Sodium Chloride q.s.
Preservative q.s.
Citric Acid q.s.
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Total 100.0
Procedure To ensure complete solubility of selected fragrance, premix appropriate amount of Fragrance into
STEPANOL® ABHS-15C. Mix until homogeneous. In a separate container, charge vessel with three
parts Deionized Water and add one part STEPANOL® ABHS-15C. Mix until homogeneous. Adjust pH
of mixture to approximately 6.0–7.0 (target 6.5) with Citric Acid. Adjust viscosity with Sodium Chloride.
For best results, adjust pH prior to adding Sodium Chloride. Add appropriate amount of Dye. Mix until
completely dissolved. Add selected Preservative. Mix until homogeneous.
Note: Remember to test all fragrances, dyes, and salt on a lab scale first. If your test batch becomes
hazy, you've probably added too much salt and/or fragrance. Try another test batch with less salt
and/or fragrance.
*If higher viscosities (>2000 cps) are desired, Methocel® J40MSN (Dow Chemical) may be added with
NaCl.
Physical Appearance at 25°C Clear, viscous liquid
Properties pH, as is 6.0–7.0
Viscosity at 25°C, cps 1000–2000*
Storage/ 1 year at 25ºC Stable
Stability 3 months at 42ºC Stable
1 month at 50ºC Stable
Instructions Apply to wet skin, lather, and rinse.
for Use
External This type of product is considered to be an over-the-counter (OTC) drug by the United States Food
Comment and Drug Administration (FDA). In order to market such a product, one must consult the appropriate
FDA monograph for efficacy and manufacturing requirements and product must be manufactured in a
registered FDA facility. For available antibacterial testing data , contact Stepan Technical Service
1-800-745-7837.
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manufacturer or others. The information contained herein is based on the manufacturer's own study and the works of others. The
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Revision Date: 01/05/2009 Publication Date: 04/22/2008 © 2009, Stepan Company. All rights reserved.