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ALPHA-STEP® HWC

INCI: Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate (and) Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate (and) Cocamidopropyl Betaine (and) Lauramide MEA (and) Cetrimonium Chloride (and) PEG-150 Distearate (and) Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone

Overview

Surfactant blend

Formulation benefits
  • Excellent detergency
  • Foam Boosting
  • Mild
Applications
ShampooBody WashFacial CleanserLiquid SoapShower Gels

Formulation snapshot

Typical phase

Water phase

Water-soluble — dispersed into the aqueous phase before emulsification.

Functional role

Preservative system — protects the formula from microbial growth.

Pairs well with

  • A chelator to boost efficacy
  • pH-adjusted water phase

Handling watch-outs

  • Verify the system covers your full pH range and packaging type.
  • Always validate stability and microbial safety in your finished formula.

Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish use levels — confirm dosage, pH, and compatibility against the supplier technical data sheet and your own stability testing.

Supplier
STEPAN COMPANY
CAS
112-02-7, 142-78-9, 149458-07-1, 61789-40-0, 9005-08-7

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