PLANTAPON SF 1 kg

Plantapon SF Surfactant Base for Sensitive Skin and Eco-Friendly Formulations

Plantapon SF is a ready-to-use, plant-based surfactant system designed for mild cleansing applications in skin and hair care. It is a concentrated blend of gentle surfactants with high skin compatibility, offering excellent foaming, cleansing, and formulation flexibility. Derived from renewable raw materials such as coconut oil and glucose, Plantapon SF enables formulators to create sulfate-free, PEG-free, and skin-friendly products for modern clean beauty concepts. It appears as a viscous clear to pale yellow liquid. INCI: Aqua, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate. The base is water-soluble, stable in pH ranges from 4.5 to 6.5, and compatible with hard water.

Applications and Purpose

Plantapon SF is ideal for formulators seeking a convenient, mild cleansing base for:

• Sulfate-free shampoos

• Face cleansers and micellar gels

• Shower gels and foam washes

• Intimate care products

• Baby cleansing formulations

• Medical and dermatological cleansers

• pH-balanced oral care rinses

It is widely used in clean-label products, natural cosmetics, and sensitive-skin lines. The base supports fast and scalable production while maintaining gentle cleansing action. Suitable for products with certified natural standards and vegan claims.

Usage in Formulation

Plantapon SF can be used as the primary surfactant system without additional PAVs. Recommended usage levels range from 20% to 50% of the total formulation depending on the desired cleansing strength and viscosity. It blends easily with hydrosols, extracts, actives, oils, and rheology modifiers such as xanthan gum or carbomer. Stabilization with pH adjusters and preservatives is necessary for long-term shelf stability.

Compatible with:

• Enzymes and peptides

• Essential oils

• Organic acids and botanical extracts

• Natural thickening agents

• Broad-spectrum preservatives

Plantapon SF can be used in both cold and warm processes. It allows the creation of minimalistic, sulfate-free systems that are easy to scale for professional or large-batch production.

Benefits

• Exceptionally mild and non-irritating

• Free of sulfates, PEG, parabens, and synthetic fragrances

• Biodegradable and plant-derived

• Maintains skin barrier function

• Excellent foaming in both soft and hard water

• Stable over a wide pH range (4.5–6.5)

• Compatible with skin actives, acids, and herbal systems

• Supports clean beauty, organic, and vegan positioning

Plantapon SF allows manufacturers to shorten development time while offering superior mildness and clean-label compliance.

Application Formula

Mild Lavender Shampoo for Sensitive Scalp

• Plantapon SF – 35 g

• Lavender Hydrosol – 25 ml

• Panthenol – 1 ml

• Glycerin – 3 ml

• Oat Extract (glycolic) – 2 ml

• Xanthan Gum – 0.2 g

• Amipreserve™ – 0.8 ml

• Purified Water – up to 100 ml

• Adjust pH to 5.2

Blend the surfactant system with water and actives under gentle stirring. Stabilize viscosity with xanthan. Add preservative and adjust final pH. Suitable for daily use on sensitive scalp and color-treated hair.

Conclusion

Plantapon SF is a versatile surfactant concentrate for modern, skin-safe formulations. It offers formulators a ready-made solution for creating sulfate-free, gentle, and eco-conscious cleansing products without compromising on performance or stability. From clean beauty startups to large-scale private label production, Plantapon SF fits seamlessly into both natural and dermatological product lines. Mylo Opt supplies Plantapon SF in bulk with global shipping, full documentation, and professional technical support. It’s a smart, scalable ingredient for future-ready personal care innovation.