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syndet

(ˈsɪnˌdɛt)
n
(Chemistry) obsolete a synthetic detergent
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Benefits of mild cleansing: Synthetic surfactant based (syndet) bars for patients with atopic dermatitis.
Furthermore, Aveeno Dry Bar was found to be milder than a non-oatmeal bar based on the same syndet. In fact, of the 84 subjects subjected to the FCAT procedure in the two tests with Aveeno Dry Bar, only six developed any erythema on the treatment site for that product and in each case the erythema was graded as barely perceptible.
Soaps and syndet turnover registered a slight dip of 0.2% to $289 million.
The sodium cocoyl isethionate (Jordapon CI) grades, which are popularly used in syndet bars, could serve as secondary surfactants when combined with ammonium cocoyl isethionate or other water soluble surfactants for opaque and elegant looking shampoos.
The biggest decline was in the bar soap and syndet segment which fell 2.6% to $156 million.
Modified corn derivatives have enabled cosmetic chemists to formulate a wide range of products, including baby powder, liquid baby powder, soap and syndet bars, shave creams, depilatories, body lotions, after-shower conditioners, sun screen, anti-aging cream, body firming lotion, facial cleanser, facial moisturizer, foundation cream, body wash, aftershave, concealer, body-firming lotion, hair growth inhibitors, diaper cream, eyeshadow, blush, acne treatment, lipstick, lip balm, antiperspirant, foot cream, deodorant, moisturizing shampoo and hair thickeners.
PROPERTIES: pH: 5.5 [+ or -] 0.5; Viscosity: 6800 cps [+ or -] 10% (RVT Spindle #5 @ 10 RPM, 25[degrees]C) MORE INFO: Croda Inc., 300-A Columbus Circle, Edison, NJ, 08837 Tel: (732) 417-0800; Fax: (732) 417-0804; Website: www.crodausa.com Syndet Bar with Natural Conditioners INGREDIENTS: % WT.
Applications: Sprayable emulsions, lotions (W/O and O/W), creams (W/O and O/W), serums, wipes, tonics (astringent and cleansing effect), milks (W/O and O/W), gels, foaming products (liquid soap, syndet, shower gel, cleansing foam) and makeup
It is the ideal base for a new generation of cosmetic and skin-friendly syndet bars with smooth touch and exceptionally creamy foam.