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Product Name: Easy DIY Sanitizing Hand Gel

Phase % w/w
A 36.4
B 3.0
B 0.3
C 60.0
C 0.3
Total: 100.0%
Trade Name
Water
Glycerin
Xanthan gum (cosmetic or food grade)
100% strength ethanol OR 100% strength isopropyl alcohol
• Do NOT use methylated spirits
• Do NOT use denatured ethanol
Lavender essential oil
• Do NOT use bergamot, bitter orange, grapefruit, lemon or lime essential
oils

1. Combine phase B, stir to make a slurry.

2. Add slurried phase B to phase A, and stir through until a smooth gel forms.
3. Combine phase C and stir to ensure homogenous.
METHOD

4. Add phase C slowly, and in increments, to phase A/B while stirring. Make sure gel
reforms between each addition of phase C before adding more phase C. Repeat this until all
of phase C has been added to phase A/B. Continue stirring to ensure gel is smooth and
properly formed.
Final pH will be 6 – 6.5 – no need to adjust.
THIS IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE – USE AND STORE MATERIALS CAREFULLY. DO
NOT SHIP PRODUCT BY AIR. LABEL ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATIONS
FOR DANGEROUS GOODS (HIGHLY FLAMMABLE).
Disclaimer: This formula and method has been developed by a Qualified Cosmetic Chemist. Costs associated with producing a sample of this
product is the user’s responsibility including any reworks or fails. IPCS recommends a 100g lab scale sample be made and pilot production
prior to full scale production.This is a flammable substance and needs to be labelled appropriately before selling or transporting. Hand
sanitizing gels may be classified as drugs in your region and need to be manufacturing in a licensed manufacturing facility as well as comply
with other local regulations. Check to make sure you are compliant before manufacturing or selling.
Please refer to supplier Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS) to ensure safe handling of all raw materials. IPCS holds no responsibility for
inappropriate use of materials selected, the formulation or method, in part or as a whole. It is a condition of use of this formula and method
that the user holds full responsibility for ensuring safe and correct use and storage of any materials they source and use, as well as ensuring
compliance with local regulations and 'clean product preparation' steps are followed when producing samples, especially for use by others.
Evaluations of the safety, stability, regulatory compliance and suitability of this formula, method and finished product are the sole
responsibility of the user and/or Brand putting the product onto the market.
The information provided is of a general nature and does not represent brand or product specific advice. IPCS shall not be responsible for any
damages resulting from use of or reliance on this information.
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