Formulation

Name

CLEAR ANTIBACTERIAL HAND SOAP

No.

737

Description

This product cleans hands and provides good foam.

Formulation INGREDIENTS:

% by Weight

STEPANOL ABHS-15C
Fragrance
Deionized Water
Dye
Sodium Chloride
Preservative
Citric Acid

25.0
0.100.20
q.s.
0.005
q.s.
q.s.
q.s.

___________
Total

Procedure

100.0

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 6.07.0 (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
Properties

Appearance at 25C
pH, as is
Viscosity at 25C, cps

Clear, viscous liquid

6.07.0
10002000*

Storage/
Stability

1 year at 25C
3 months at 42C
1 month at 50C

Stable
Stable
Stable

Instructions
for Use

Apply to wet skin, lather, and rinse.

External
Comment

This type of product is considered to be an over-the-counter (OTC) drug by the United States Food
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.

Registered STEPANOL
Trademarks
of Stepan
Company

For
Additional
Assistance

For applications or product handling assistance, call our Technical Service Department at 1-800-745-7837 (U.S.) or
011-334-76-505-100 (Europe).
For ordering assistance, call our Account Service Department at 1-800-457-7673.
Nothing contained herein grants or extends a license, express or implied, in connection with patents, issued or pending, of the
manufacturer or others. The information contained herein is based on the manufacturer's own study and the works of others. The
manufacturer makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information
contained herein. The manufacturer shall not be liable (regardless of fault) to the vendee's employees, or anyone for any direct,
special or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the accuracy, completeness, adequacy or furnishing of such
information.

Stepan
Stepan Company
Northfield, Illinois 60093
Telephone (847) 446-7500
Revision Date: 01/05/2009

Publication Date: 04/22/2008

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