Formulation
Name 12% ACTIVES COLD PROCESS FABRIC SOFTENER
No. 1470
Description Looking for a sustainable fabric softener? Go for a cold process solution! STEPANTEX® DC 90
enables cold process formulation with the same softening performance as standard fabric
softeners. Do good and feel good!
Formulation INGREDIENTS: % by Weight Functionality
=== Phase 1 ===
Deionized Water 84.20 Solvent
Greenbentin-DE/080 (MB) [KLK Oleo] Deceth-8 2.0 Emulsifier
Dye q.s. Dye
=== Phase 2 ===
STEPANTEX® DC 90 13.3 Softener
Blue Universe (Givaudan) 0.5 Fragrance
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Total 100.0
Procedure 1. Prepare Phase 1: In a clean and dry vessel, add deionized water. With mixing, add dye until the
desired color is obtained (approximately 3 drops).
2. Gradually add the Greenbentin-DE/080 (MB) with mixing, to yield a homogeneous solution.
3. In a separate vessel, prepare Phase 2, by adding STEPANTEX® DC 90 to the vessel with
mixing, followed by Blue Universe fragrance. Mix until getting a homogeneous blend.
4. With addition, add Phase 2 to Phase 1. Mix until homogeneous.
Physical Appearance, as is Opaque liquid dispersion
Properties pH, as is 2.5 - 3.0
Viscosity at 20ºC (RV2 @ V20), cps 300 - 400
Storage/ 4 weeks at 25ºC Pass
Stability 4 weeks at 5ºC Pass
4 weeks at 45ºC Pass
Instructions Per normal wash load, add 20-40mL of the fabric softener during the rinse cycle.
for Use
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Comment
Marketing Notes: Cold Process Fabric Softener formulation guidelines are available for 4%, 8%
and 12% actives to meet your formulating needs.
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Revision Date: 10/11/2022 Publication Date: 10/11/2022 © 2022, Stepan Company. All rights reserved.
