Sodium hydroxide is the alkaline agent which alters keratin. 2.0 Stearyl Alcohol 5.0 Mineral oil 5.0 B Sodium lauryl sulfate 1.0 Water 40.0 Preservative q.s. C Sodium hydroxide 3.5 Water 23.5 D Perfume q.s. Replace water lost by evaporation. A typical bromate neutralizing lotion is represented by Formula HC-18.
Viscosity is controlled in the system by blending surfactants.
35 Laureth-4 4.5 Polyglycol palmitic amide 4.5 Water 79.0 Preservative q.s. B Acetic acid, glacial q.s. Add the sodium bromate to water. Stir with heat until dissolved. Heat to 70-75 C. Agitate continually until cooled to room temperature.