{"product_id":"shower-gel-base-paraben-free","title":"Hair \/ Body Wash \/ Shower Gel Base (Paraben Free)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct: Conventional Hair \u0026amp; Body Wash Base (Shower \u0026amp; Bath Gel Base) Source docs: SDS (Natural Choice Cosmetics, \"Conventional Hair and Body Wash\", product #1579, v2, 3\/9\/2026), Certificate of Analysis A1714 (Batch 151, 3\/9\/2026) Status: Draft — not yet pushed to Shopify\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSEO H1 \/ Page Title\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConventional Hair \u0026amp; Body Wash Base | Shower \u0026amp; Bath Gel Making | Soapmaid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSEO Meta Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConventional Hair \u0026amp; Body Wash Base for DIY shower gel, bath gel \u0026amp; shampoo making. Ready-thickened SLES formula, Australian made. Shop online at Soapmaid Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSEO Focus Keywords (Australia)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ehair and body wash base australia, shower gel base australia, bath gel base, conventional shampoo base, SLES wash base, cocamidopropyl betaine wash base, DIY shower gel making supplies, body wash base australia, shampoo making supplies australia, soap and cosmetic making supplies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCreate your own shower gels, bath gels, body washes and shampoos with our Conventional Hair \u0026amp; Body Wash Base — a ready-thickened, clear gel wash base built on the classic combination of Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Cocamidopropyl Betaine for a rich, gentle-cleansing lather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade in Australia from imported ingredients, this base arrives pre-thickened to a usable gel consistency (8,000–16,000 mPa·s) with a mild, characteristic light odour and a skin-friendly pH of 6.0–6.5. It's supplied unfragranced and uncoloured, so you can add your own fragrance oils, colourants, thickener adjustments and actives to create a finished shower gel, bath gel, body wash or wash-out shampoo product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease note: this is a wash base for cosmetic and soap formulators, not a finished retail product. While not classified as an overall hazardous substance, the base does carry eye irritation and skin sensitisation hazard classifications (see Product Safety below), so appropriate care and PPE should be used when handling, fragrancing or repackaging it in bulk. Always patch-test your finished, fragranced formulation before wider use, and request the full SDS before handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct type: Conventional hair \u0026amp; body wash \/ shower \u0026amp; bath gel base for DIY formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct code: 1579\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ingredient list: Purified Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance: Clear gel, water-white colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdour: Characteristic, light odour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 6.0–6.5 (batch-tested at 6.02)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViscosity at 25°C: 8,000–16,000 mPa·s (batch-tested at 8,000 mPa·s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolubility: Soluble in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in Australia from imported ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf life: Best-before date confirmed on each batch's Certificate of Analysis (Batch 151 best before Oct 2029)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport classification: Not classified as Dangerous Goods (no UN number, transport hazard class or packing group assigned)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady-thickened clear gel base — no need to formulate viscosity from scratch, just add fragrance and colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Sodium Laureth Sulfate \/ Cocamidopropyl Betaine cleansing system for a rich, familiar lather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad-spectrum preservative system (Diazolidinyl Urea and Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate) built in for shelf stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile base for shower gel, bath gel, body wash and wash-out shampoo formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin-friendly pH range of 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Australia with quality-controlled, batch-tested production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery batch supplied with a Certificate of Analysis covering appearance, viscosity, pH and stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent gel texture and colour batch to batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot considered an overall hazardous substance or mixture; however, classified under WHS\/GHS for Eye Irritation Category 2A and Skin Sensitization Category 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH319: Causes serious eye irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid breathing mist, vapour or spray when handling in bulk; contaminated work clothing should not be worn outside the workplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear protective gloves and eye\/face protection when handling the base in bulk, fragrancing or repackaging — no special PPE is required for normal retail\/household end use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin contact: wash off with plenty of water; remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse; if irritation or a rash occurs, seek medical advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye contact: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, removing contact lenses if easy to do, and continue rinsing; seek medical advice if irritation persists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf swallowed: do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth with water and consult a physician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children and store in the original, tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, away from incompatible materials (strong bases, strong oxidising agents)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the product enter drains or waterways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot classified as Dangerous Goods for transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways patch-test your finished, fragranced formulation before wider use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Certificate of Analysis available on request — please read the SDS before handling, fragrancing or repackaging this product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Conventional Hair \u0026amp; Body Wash Base made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e A blend of purified water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Cocamidopropyl Betaine as the primary cleansing agents, with Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride for conditioning, Propylene Glycol, a Diazolidinyl Urea and Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate preservative system, Sodium Chloride for viscosity adjustment and Citric Acid for pH balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this ready to use straight from the bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's supplied unfragranced and uncoloured as a wash base for formulators. It's already thickened to a usable gel, so you can use it as-is or customise it with your own fragrance, colour and additional actives before it becomes a finished shower gel, bath gel, body wash or shampoo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe to handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's not classified as an overall hazardous substance, but it can cause serious eye irritation and, for some people, an allergic skin reaction, so gloves and eye protection are recommended when handling it in bulk or fragrancing it. Always read the SDS for full handling guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I make with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shower gel, bath gel, body wash and wash-out shampoo formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia, from imported ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e In its original, tightly closed container, out of reach of children, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a Certificate of Analysis?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — every batch is quality-control tested for appearance, viscosity, pH and stability, with a Certificate of Analysis available\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soapmaid Australia Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"20L","offer_id":46517614608570,"sku":"MISC-SHWRGEL-20L","price":279.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/8278\/1114\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_9_2026_11_46_02_AM.png?v=1788918387","url":"https:\/\/www.soapmaid.com\/products\/shower-gel-base-paraben-free","provider":"Soapmaid Australia Pty Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}