Formulation
Name THICKENED WATERLESS HAND CLEANER WITH PUMICE AND
STEPOSOL® SC
No. 990
Description Solvent-based hand cleaner containing pumice. This can be used to remove dirt and grease
from hands without the use of water.
Formulation INGREDIENTS: % by Weight Functionality
STEPOSOL® SC 68.0 Solvent
BIO-SOFT® N1-7 10.0 Wetting Agent
Lemon Lime Grade d-Limonene (Florida Chemical, Inc.) 5.0 Solvent
Methocel 311 (Dow Chemical) 2.0 Thickener
SafSil CT 200 (CR Mineral Corporation) Pumice 15.0 Exfoliating Additive
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Total 100.0
Procedure Combine first three ingredients with mixing. Mix until clear. Add Methocel 311 with mixing. Mix
until dissolved. Add SafSil CT 200 with mixing. Mix until uniform.
Physical Appearance at 25ºC Dark-brown gel
Properties pH, 10% in IPA 9.5 - 11.0
Viscosity at 25ºC, cps >15,000
Flash point, ºF (PMCC) >201
Storage/ 4 weeks at 4ºC Stable
Stability 4 weeks at 25ºC Stable
4 weeks at 50ºC Stable
Freeze/Thaw, 10 cycles Pass
Instructions Apply a small amount to hands and rub. Rinse with water or wipe off with cloth.
for Use
External
Comment
Amount of Methocel 311 can be modified to adjust to desired thickness. Amount of SafSil CT 200
can also be modified to alter feel. Methocel OS can also be used as a thickener to modify
thickness.
Registered BIO-SOFT®
Trademarks STEPOSOL®
of Stepan
Company
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pending, of the manufacturer or others. The information contained herein is based on the manufacturer's own study
and the works of others. The manufacturer makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy,
completeness, or adequacy of the information contained herein. The manufacturer shall not be liable (regardless of
fault) to the vendee's employees, or anyone for any direct, special or consequential damages arising out of or in
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Stepan
Stepan Company
Northfield, Illinois 60093
Telephone (847) 446-7500
Revision Date: 10/04/2006 Origination Date: 02/19/2004 © 2007, Stepan Company. All rights reserved.