How to Use AccessMILD Blend 30 CHS in Your Formulations
Understanding AccessMILD Blend 30 CHS
Think of this blend as the perfect engine for any cleansing product. Surfactants are the ingredients that do the actual cleaning, creating foam and lifting away dirt and oil. AccessMILD Blend 30 CHS is a pre-optimized mix of several very gentle surfactants, designed to give you the best performance without the harshness often associated with sulfates like SLS or SLES.
For formulators, this blend solves several problems at once. It combines an amino-acid surfactant (Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate) for a soft skin feel, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (often called “baby foam”) for its incredibly creamy and dense lather, and Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine to boost foam, increase mildness, and build viscosity. The result is a balanced, easy-to-use liquid that creates professional-quality cleansers perfect for the growing “sulfate-free” and “gentle” market. Because it’s a blend, it takes the guesswork out of combining multiple surfactants, saving you time and effort.
Formulation Tips
This is a primary surfactant blend, meaning it can be the main cleansing agent in your formula. A good starting point for usage is 15–25% for a gentle facial cleanser or baby wash, and 25–40% for a higher-foaming shampoo or body wash.
One of the best features of this blend is that it is cold-processable. You can simply add it to your water phase at room temperature and stir until uniform, which saves energy and simplifies production. It is designed to build viscosity easily, especially when combined with salt (sodium chloride) or other common thickeners. A common technique is to add small amounts of a salt solution at the end of the formulation process until you reach your desired thickness.
This blend works best in a pH range of 5.0 to 7.0, which is ideal for skin- and hair-friendly products. Always check the pH of your final formulation and adjust if necessary. It is compatible with most cationic conditioning agents, polymers, and extracts used in shampoos and body washes.
Key Formulation Benefits:
- Exceptionally Mild: The synergistic blend is designed for very low irritation to the skin and eyes, making it a perfect choice for facial cleansers, sensitive skin products, and baby care.
- Sulfate-Free Performance: Delivers the rich, satisfying lather consumers expect without using any sulfates, enabling premium “clean beauty” claims.
- Luxurious Creamy Lather: Produces a dense, stable, and creamy foam that feels more gentle and conditioning than traditional sulfate surfactants.
- Easy to Use: As a liquid, cold-processable blend, it is much easier to handle than solid surfactants like SCI noodles or powder, simplifying manufacturing and reducing dusting issues.
- Excellent Viscosity Response: Overcomes typical viscosity challenges with amino-acid systems and thickens readily with salt or common rheology modifiers.
- Environmentally Friendly: Components are known for ready biodegradability, supporting eco-conscious product positioning.