Natural Deodorant Stick
No. 4036
This aluminum-free, natural deodorant stick features Colonial Monolaurin MB for safe, long-lasting odor protection. This formulation is preservative-free and can be made without artificial fragrances or dyes as desired.
Formulation
| Order | INCI Name | Trade Name | Percent | Function |
| 1 | Water | Water | qs to 100.00 | |
| 2 | Propanediol | Zemea® Propanediol ¹ | 60.00 | |
| 3 | Sodium Hydroxide | Sodium Hydroxide, 50% | 1.40 | |
| 4 | Stearic Acid | Triple Pressed Stearic Acid ² | 4.50 | |
| 5 | Glyceryl Laurate | Colonial Monolaurin MB | 2.00 | |
| 6 | Fragrance, Dye | Fragrance, Dye | qs |
Procedure
- Combine ingredients 1 – 3 and begin heating to 85 – 90°C.
- Once at temperature, slowly add ingredient 4 and continue mixing until completely dissolved.
- Reduce temperature to 80°C, then add ingredient 5.
- Add fragrance and dye as desired.
- Fill containers and allow to cool.
Properties
Appearance: Clear to Translucent Solid
pH (10%): 9.5 – 10.0
Suppliers
1 DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company, LLC, 2Acme-Hardesty
This formulation is intended for use as a generic starting formula and may be modified as needed. This formulation is for developmental use only. Not intended for resale.