Hydroxan CH 1 L

Getting the Right Viscosity in Cleaning and Personal Care Gels

Hydroxan CH is a technical thickening agent used to build stable, substantial viscosity in water-based and surfactant-containing formulations. The strongest global demand for this type of thickener comes from household chemicals and personal care manufacturing — dish soaps, hand and body washes, shampoos, and shower gels all rely on similar rheology modifiers to achieve their familiar texture. This product belongs to the Gelling Agents and Thickeners section, where formulators can find compounds for controlling the consistency of liquid recipes at any production scale.

The 1 liter package size is well suited to small-batch and studio-scale production, giving formulators enough volume to run multiple pilot batches or fulfill limited regional orders while testing new recipes. Because Hydroxan CH performs consistently across different volumes, a successful small-batch formula can later be scaled up to industrial production without major reformulation.

The thickener works by binding water and forming a structured network in the presence of anionic surfactants such as sodium laureth sulfate, which is why it performs best in formulations with a relatively high surfactant load. Beyond simply raising viscosity, it also helps stabilize foam, giving it a denser and more persistent texture. Hydroxan CH should be added at the final stage of production, after all other ingredients have been fully dissolved and homogenized, at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, to preserve the integrity of the polymer network and achieve maximum thickening efficiency at a low dosage.

A typical usage rate ranges from 1 to 5 percent of the total batch weight, depending on the desired thickness and the surfactant concentration in the formula. The thickener should be introduced gradually, under continuous stirring, to prevent clumping. Hydroxan CH pairs well with other rheology modifiers — it can be combined with Sodium Carbomer for a more complex gel structure, or with a plant-derived thickener such as Solagum AX when better electrolyte tolerance is required. In formulas where additional stability in the presence of salts matters, formulators often introduce a small amount of Carboxymethyl Cellulose alongside it.

Hydroxan CH should be stored in a tightly closed container, in a dry place at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, the remaining product should be used within the period recommended by the manufacturer, keeping moisture and contaminants out of the container. The thickener tolerates normal temperature fluctuations during storage, but prolonged freezing may alter the polymer structure and require more thorough mixing before the next use.

Beyond household cleaners, Hydroxan CH is widely used in body wash formulations, intimate hygiene products, and occasionally in liquid soap recipes where a thick yet easily rinsable texture is needed.

Everyday Dish Soap Concentrate

Distilled water 680 ml

Sodium laureth sulfate 160 ml

Cocamidopropyl betaine 55 ml

Hydroxan CH 28 ml

Citric acid 3 g

Lemon fragrance oil 6 ml

Preservative 5 ml