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Let’s take a closer look at sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI), sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate (SLMI), and sodium cocoyl methyl isethionate (SCMI). These are called ester-based surfactants, and they’re related to the sulfates, sulfoacetates, and sulfonates – all called sulphur (sulfur) based surfactants – which you’ll see in a minute. These are some of my favourite...

Let’s recap what we’ve learned so far, look at last week’s assignment, then take a look at how to increase viscosity in surfactant-based products, something we have to master to make awesome products! An important note about this series – it’s here for life. It isn’t going anywhere. If you want to take a break...

Chemistry Thursday: More on polyatomic ions, short introduction to solubility, and why we don’t use spring, mineral, or tap water in our formulas (part 50) Welcome back! Let’s take a closer look at polyatomic ions, some examples of compounds, and why we don’t use mineral, spring, or tap water in our products, as we work...