Tuesday Tidbits

SLS NOODLES

Bath bombs, foaming bath soaks, liquid soap, shampoo, liquid body wash and soap bars….here comes the foam! Ingredients/Tech Specs:
CTFA Name: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
INCI Name : Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA

SLS Noodles are a highly active foaming agent that can be used in foaming bath salts, foaming bath bombs, shampoos, liquid soaps, dish soap powders, carpet cleaners, and powdered cleansers and more. SLS noodles are vegetable derived, 1,4 Dioxane free, preservative free, highly active, excellent emulsification properties, high foaming, and low dusting. 

Formulating tips:

For liquid formulations add at 25°c-45°c water with moderate mixing to disperse and dissolve. If you add to too hot of water the noodles may form particles that take a while to dissolve so watch your water temperature. 

Recommended levels in wash off products- 5-50%
Recommended levels in leave-on products- 0.5-1%

Can be used as is in dry products.

SLS can be toxic if taken orally. For topical use only. Use normal safety precautions when adding to formulas (safety goggles, mask, gloves). Once blended into finished product safety precautions are not necessary. 

SLS Noodles are sold in 1-pound, 5-pound and 50-pound sizes. For orders over 250-pounds please email us directly.

Storage: Store in tightly sealed containers. SLS does react to moisture so if left in an open container it can gather moisture and activate.

Best Used By: Three years from date of purchase. 

Shelf Life Once Used in Manufacturing: Two years from manufacturing date.

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