25.6% blend by weight (~10% solids)

14.6% blend by weight (~6% solids)

Color Fade Resistance Dyed hair washed with STEPANBLEND™ FF40 is similar in

appearance to hair washed with Top-Rated Color Care Shampoo.

Bleached hair dyed with Dark Auburn Shade after 20 washes.

AOS/Cocamide MIPA/CAPB Blends STEPANBLEND™ FF40 is more efficient at building viscosity compared to the competitive blend.

STEPANBLEND™ FF40 Competitive Blend **

Relative Mildness Skin irritation potential of STEPANBLEND™ FF40

is lower than most anionic surfactants.

STEPANBLEND™ FF40 STEPANBLEND™ FF40 is a high-performing, 40% solid surfactant blend that addresses consumers’ desire for mildness while

meeting the needs of today’s regulatory environment. This liquid blend incorporates a solid amide, providing formulation efficiency.

Top‐Rated      STEPANBLEND™ FF40                Unwashed Color Care       (30% by weight in water)  Shampoo 

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Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

STEPAN‐MILD® LSB

STEPANBLEND™  FF40

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Applications Shampoos Liquid Hand Soaps Facial Washes

Body Washes Feminine Washes Other Bath Products

Performance Effective Viscosity-Building High-Foaming Creamy Lather

Free From: Sulfate Surfactants Diethanolamine (DEA) Ethylene Oxide (EO) / 1,4 Dioxane Preservative (Excess Alkalinity)

Mild Surfactant Blend Low Zein Score Gentle on Color-Treated Hair

(Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamide MIPA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine)

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Innovative Chemical Solutions for a Cleaner, Healthier, More Energy Efficient World

Ingredient Name % by Weight Function

STEPANBLEND™ FF40 32.00 Surfactant Blend

Salicylic Acid, USP Grade 1.00 Antiacne

Sodium Hydroxide, 50% Solution 0.15 pH Adjuster

Preservative q.s. Preservative

Deionized Water q.s. to 100 Carrier

Sulfate-Free, Fragrance-Free Facial Wash with 1% Salicylic Acid (No. 1248)

This clear, unfragranced cleanser contains salicylic acid, lathers into a creamy, spreadable consistency on the face, and rinses easily.

Ingredient Name % by Weight Function

STEPANBLEND™ FF40 25.50 Surfactant Blend

Coco-Glucoside 4.00 Co-surfactant

STEPAN-MILD® GCC (Glyceryl caprylate/caprate)

0.50 Conditioning Agent

Preservative, Fragrance q.s.

Citric Acid, 50% Solution 0.40 pH Adjuster

Sodium Chloride 0.40 Viscosity Adjuster

Deionized Water q.s. to 100 Carrier

This clear wash is perfect for the little one’s entire hair and body.

Mild, Sulfate-Free Baby and Toddler Wash (No. 1249)

Please go to www.stepan.com for formulation procedures.

Creamy Lather

High-Foaming STEPANBLEND™ FF40 foam volume is similar to sulfate-based system.

Shake Foam Test, 0.2% surfactant active in Chicago Tap Water.

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