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Shampoo Formulation: Ingredients, Process & Plant Setup
A conditioning shampoo is a surfactant system (primary anionic plus amphoteric) with a conditioning polymer, thickener, pearl and preservative, adjusted to a skin-friendly pH.
Shampoo ingredients and their role
| Ingredient | Function |
|---|---|
| Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) | Primary cleansing surfactant |
| Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) | Mildness and foam stability |
| Thickener (cocamide MEA/DEA or polymer) as a pre-mix | Viscosity; pre-dispersed to avoid lumps |
| Polyquaternium-10 / guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride | Conditioning and wet combability |
| Glycol distearate | Pearl effect |
| Disodium EDTA | Chelation, stability |
| Preservative, citric acid, salt, fragrance | Shelf life, pH, viscosity, scent |
Exact dosages, cost per kg and grade-wise variants
The full shampoo formula with percentages, raw material costing, troubleshooting and supplier specs is available on ChemForm Pro.
Get the complete Shampoo formulaManufacturing process
- Hydrate the conditioning polymer in water first.
- Prepare the thickener / pearl pre-mix separately (warm if required).
- Add SLES, then CAPB, under gentle stirring.
- Add the pre-mix, EDTA and preservative.
- Adjust pH with citric acid, viscosity with salt, then fragrance; fill.
Machinery required
- SS 316 jacketed mixing vessel
- Pre-mix vessel
- Homogeniser (optional)
- Filling and capping line
Quality control tests
- pH
- Viscosity
- Foam
- Microbial count
- Stability (heat, cold, light)
Frequently asked questions
Why is my shampoo lumpy?
The thickener or conditioning polymer was added dry into the surfactant; disperse it as a pre-mix first.
What pH should shampoo be?
Mildly acidic, close to the skin and hair's natural pH.
शैम्पू बनाने का फॉर्मूला (Shampoo banane ka formula)
शैम्पू SLES, CAPB, कंडीशनिंग पॉलिमर और थिकनर प्री-मिक्स से बनता है। pH सिट्रिक एसिड से हल्का अम्लीय रखा जाता है। पूरा फॉर्मूला, मात्रा और लागत ChemForm Pro पर उपलब्ध है।