Expac has developed a range of market-leading viscous & stable sulphate-free formulations based on Libra’s Speciality Chemincals Low Salt Betaine.
These formulations quickly generate flash foam,
further developing visibly high volumes of dense
foam with easy rinsing & excellent skin feel during & after use. The foaming & thickening properties of Low Salt Betaine provide formulations meeting consumer expectation with an in-use experience comparable to sulphate-free surfactant options such as Alpha Olefin Sulfonate & Alkyl Polyglucosides.
Low Salt Betaine has an ultra-low salt content of <0.5%, which allows the development of stable formulations, with higher Betaine inclusion levels, in both personal care & household products. This is not possible with standard grades of Betaine containing circa 5.5% salt. Low Salt Betaine is RSPO MB (palm free options), vegan, vegetarian, halal, NDPE, cruelty free, 78.44% natural content & 35% active, with an excellent biodegradation profile. It’s the perfect raw material for conscious, environmentally friendly formulating! Personal Care Consumer Benefits • Combined with Sodium Lauryl Sarcosinate or Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, generates a luxurious, dense creamy foam. • A surfactant system which is not salt tolerant can become unstable using standard Betaine. Higher clarity, controllable viscosity in manufacture & excellent long term stability, is achievable. • Perfect for products claiming ‘high naturally derived content’, ‘vegan’, ‘cruelty-free’ & ‘environmentally friendly’. • Gentle & mild cleansing formulations reduce the potential of skin irritation, making it the ideal surfactant for sensitive skin & baby care. Used in shampoos, hair feels less dry & stripped of moisture. Household Consumer Benefits • Formulations contain less total salt resulting in products which are kinder to surfaces in the kitchen, bathroom or car.
