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Alpha Detergent
Anionic Surfactant
Shampoo Base
Foaming Agent
Biodegradable
£6.69 GBP
£3.35
/
100ml
High lather even in hard water.
Biodegradable, plant-derived mild surfactant.
Less drying due to higher oil content.
Ideal for shampoos, body and hand washes.
Thickens easily and stabilises foam.
Alpha Detergent
£6.69 GBP
£3.35
/
100ml
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Alpha Detergent is a clear, viscous liquid with a yellow tint. It has a high lathering power even in hard water.
The Mipa-Laureth Sulphate is a very mild anionic (negatively charged) surfactant. It is produced from palm oil and has a much higher oil content (up to 30%) than other surfactants do. This makes it much less drying and harsh. It is also biodegradable.
The Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a very mild amphoteric surfactant made from coconut oil. It functions as a co-surfactant and a good thickener that offers some conditioning effect.
Depending on what the pH is, it can be either anionic or cationic. It makes a good flash foam and stabilises the foam of the entire mix. When it is combined with the anionic Mipa-Laureth Sulfate, it increases the viscosity of the product and makes it more anti-static. When it is cationic, it makes the mixture even more mild.
The individual materials that make up Alpha are listed on the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (Cosing).
Use in formulations at up to 25%.
Essential Oils can often change the thickness of a finished shampoo and the citrus oils do this quite noticeably. If you add the essential oils or fragrance oils to the Alpha before mixing, the resulting texture is improved.
If stored in a cold room, it can get very thick in the bottle. Bring to room temperature before using or warm slightly in a water bath to make it pourable again.
It works very well in recipes combined with Sugar Detergent and Beta T.
Skin Care
Excellent cleansing ability make this a good choice for body washes and hand washes.
Hair Care
Very good foaming properties make this a good choice for shampoos and cleansing products.
Click on the links below to be directed to great recipes featuring Alpha Detergent:
Here is a link to all non-batch-specific documents for this product: Link to Technical Documents
If you have any questions about the documents or need the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for a product you have received, please request it here.
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Great addition
"It does create a lot of foam & I love it"
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"I'm new to making my own skin and hair care products, this alpha detergent worked well for my first attempt at making a shampoo. It's useful to have the detailed info on your website about each product and to have recipes to try."
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"I regularly purchase this item due to the quality, ease of use and it produces both foam and bubbles."
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Q&A
- Do you know when it is coming, I need this product as soon a possible please
- Thank you for your enquiry. The new stock should be arriving around the end of this month. If you select the 'Notify me when available' tab on the product page, you will receive an email when it's back in stock.
- is laureth sulfate the same as sodium laural sulfate that damages the hair follicle?
- No, they are not the same although they are related. Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is considered to be milder than Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
- Hi, Since this is out of stock in large quanitites, 1. When will it be back in stock? 2. What are good gentle alternatives to Alpha Detergent? Thanks!
- Thank you for your enquiry. We have the larger quantities now available. There is no direct replacement for Alpha if you already have it in certified formulations. If you want to formulate without it, you need to start from scratch with different products like Sugar, Beta T and Natural Surfactant Base. They all work differently and have differing benefits.
- Hi I'm looking for the MSDS for alpha detergent. Thanks Monica
- Thank you for your enquiry. You can now request all technical documentation via our website; https://www.aromantic.co.uk/pages/request-technical-documents If you have any further queries then please do not hesitate to ask.
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