Sodium Hydroxide
Caustic Soda is used to adjust the pH of cosmetic formulations to have a higher pH.
Caustic Soda is used to adjust the pH of cosmetic formulations to have a higher pH.
Warning: Avoid inhalation of fumes caused by adding Sodium Hydroxide to water.
Sodium Hydroxide can be easily moistened. To avoid moisture
Usage: Mix in cosmetics To increase the alkalinity (increase the pH)
Mixing method: Mix in the process to adjust the pH value.
Rate of use: 0.1-5% do not use more than 5%
Product characteristics: White scales are easily moist.
Solubility: Can dissolve in water
Storage: Close the lid tightly, avoid air / light.
INCI Name : Sodium Hydroxide
- Room (25-40C)
- 12 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 0.10% - 5.00%
- 0.00%
- Add into water phase. Avoid temperature above 60C.
- Avoid heat above 60C
- 0.00 - 0.00
- Soluble in Water
- Cream, Lotion, Clear Gel, Toner, Mask, Scrub, Liquid Soap, Bar Soap (pH >7), Bar Soap (pH <7), Shampoo, Conditioner, Cleanser, Hair Styling
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Total Alkalinity (NaOH) : g/kg | >= 990 |
| Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3) : g/kg | <= 4 |
| Sodium Sulphate (Na2SO4) : mg/kg | <= 80 |
| Sodium Chloride (NaCI) : mg/kg | <= 200 |
| Iron (Fe) : mg/kg | <= 10 |
| Mercury (Hg) : mg/kg | <= 0.1 |
| Arsenic (As) : mg/kg | <= 1 |
| Cadmium (Cd) : mg/kg | <= 1 |
| Chromium (Cr) : mg/kg | <= 1 |
| Lead (Pb) : mg/kg | <= 0.5 |
| Antimony (Sb) : mg/kg | <= 5 |
| Selenium (Se) : mg/kg | <= 5 |
| Insoluble Substances | Conform |
| Organic compounds | Conform |
| Nickel (Ni) : mg/kg | <= 2 |