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International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Cocamidopropyl Betaine

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Posted By: emmag   |   August 18, 2022

"What is the maximum percentage use for Bubble up in product? I poured some straight in my bath to create bubbles, is it safe to do so? Thank you for your help "

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Staff Answer The recommended rate is to add Bubble Up at 1-5% of total weight of product. We don't have information on using it directly from the bottle.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 18, 2022

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Posted By: Rosie   |   July 21, 2022

"Hi and Thank You in advance for your answer. I added Bubble Up to my liquid suspension soap as directed in the recipe from your page. However after everything was cool the next day I had separation at the bottom of my bottle. I am at a loss as to what to do other than scrap the entire batch and start over. Can you please help? Thank You, Rosie Steffen"

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Staff Answer We have not encountered this problem when adding the Bubble Up at 1-5% by weight.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 11, 2022

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Posted By: Danna   |   March 29, 2022

"Hello! I wanted to ask if Bubble up is similar to potassium cocoate? Thanks! "

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Staff Answer They are similar as they are both liquid surfactants. They could be used as substitutes.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 04, 2022

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Posted By: Nancy    |   March 12, 2022

"Can I add the bubble up to the Premium Goat Milk MP Soap Base soaps?? "

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Staff Answer Yes, you can add a small amount, 0.5-2%, to MP soap.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 28, 2022

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Posted By: Shakita   |   February 07, 2022

"How much bubble up do i need to use for 16oz of pearl body wash? Will it thin out?"

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Staff Answer We recommend anywhere from 1-5%. If too much is added, it may start to thin.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 03, 2022

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Posted By: Tammy   |   February 09, 2022

"Can Bubble Up be incorporated into a rebatched HP soap? I am making shampoo bars and I am wondering if this can be added to the already cooked soap to increase bubbles?"

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Staff Answer This is something we do not recommend, we only add it to liquid bases.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 18, 2022

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Posted By: Valainia   |   December 29, 2021

"I was trying to find my answer here but I was not able to. Can you tell me how much can I add to my shower gel mixture?"

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Staff Answer We recommend anywhere from 1-5%.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 30, 2021

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Posted By: Donna   |   October 20, 2021

"I've always added this product to my melt and pour soaps with wonderful results, but I was wondering if I could also use it in hot process soap? If so what would be the usage(oz/lb)? Also at what stage would this be added? Mixed in the oils or added after cooking?"

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Staff Answer We know that it can be used in CP soap, but we have never added to HP soap so this is something you should research and test in a small batch.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 21, 2021

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Posted By: Heidi   |   July 24, 2021

"Can this be added to the foamer bottle wash base for bigger bubbles? What percentage?"

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Staff Answer We have not found bubble up to increase bubble size in the Foamer Bottle Base.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 27, 2021

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Posted By: James   |   July 09, 2021

"How much is added to three quarts cold process liquid soap?"

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Staff Answer We do not have experience making liquid soap but we recommend starting adding at 1-2%, then slowly increasing as desired.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 12, 2021

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Posted By: Lyndi   |   July 05, 2021

"Is this a good product to add to your shampoo base to help thicken it? If not, what’s a better choice? Thank you. "

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Staff Answer We suggest using our Bubble Wash Thickener for this purpose. https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/bubble-wash-thickener.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 07, 2021

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Posted By: shavaughn   |   June 27, 2021

"how much of this do i add to an 8oz bottle of the pearl body wash and do i have to add heat to this before adding it?"

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Posted By: shavaughn   |   June 13, 2021

"My fragrence oil made my body wash thinner, if i add this product to make it thicker will the smell not be as strong ?"

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Staff Answer This does not have an affect on smell.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 14, 2021

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Posted By: Alexandria   |   March 25, 2021

"How can I incorporate Bubble Up into my bath truffle recipe? 25 oz. Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) 7 oz. Citric Acid 4 oz. Cream of Tartar 15 oz. SLSA 4.5 oz. Cocoa Butter 6 oz. Mango Butter 0.5 oz. Champagne Extract 1 oz. Polysorbate 80 1 oz. Liquid Glycerin 0.6 oz. Fragrance Oil "

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Staff Answer You can add 1-2% Bubble up after your liquids have been added.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 29, 2021

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Posted By: Shanise   |   March 23, 2021

"Hi, can this be used along side of your foaming bath whip when making whipped sugar scrubs to attain more suds? I wasn't sure if it would be a redundant ingredient or if it would alter the "whipped" texture. Thank you. "

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Staff Answer This can be added to foaming bath whip at 0.5-2% to help with bubbles.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 24, 2021

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Posted By: kirsten   |   March 08, 2021

"Greetings, can Bubble Up be used in the Pampering Pet base following the addition of powdered goat milk and water soluble PF? "

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Staff Answer Yes, this can be used in pampering pet base.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 09, 2021

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Posted By: Amy   |   February 15, 2021

"Is bubble up a natural or synthetic product?I wanted to make the zombie bath I watched in one of your videos "

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Staff Answer This a natural, coconut-derived product however it does does go through processing. It is how you want to interpret the word "natural".

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 16, 2021

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Posted By: Feetie   |   February 09, 2021

"Hi: I’ve been looking gif a very long time for something that would make my bar body soap bubble!!!! I heard from a friend who wouldn’t share and I just found you. So Bubble up CAN be added to a bar of soap or shampoo bar to make it bubble? I did not want the bubble cake things. Thank you so much. I WILL be buying this. Melt n pour, cold process, hot process and shampoo bars? "

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Staff Answer Yes, you can add these to any of those bar soaps. We recommend only adding a small amount to MP soap, maybe 0.5-3%.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 10, 2021

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Posted By: Alexis   |   August 29, 2020

"How much of bubble up would I add to a 8 oz liquid suspension soap? Also, would I have to heat up the liquid suspension soap to incorporate bubble up? Lastly, would I need a preservative?"

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Staff Answer There are no exact usage levels for this particular product so you would need to add a small amount at a time to reach what would be your desired consistency. This will thin out the base and possibly affect the suspending so you will want to keep it low. Heating both slightly will help to incorporate. You should not need additional preservative.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 02, 2020

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Posted By: JENERVA   |   August 16, 2020

"Can this be added to the shower gels or body washes to give more lather or make more bubbly? "

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Staff Answer Yes, this can be added to shower gels or body washes to increase lather and bubbles.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 17, 2020

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Posted By: Michelle   |   August 13, 2020

"Hi! I am going to make a Salt Body scrub for 1 lb. only, with a foaming bath, salt, Poppy seeds,fragrance etc. I'd like to put also Bubble up. Up to how many percent recommend to use the bubble up for salt body scrub? Thanks in Advance. "

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Staff Answer You can use up to 30% in formulations, but for a salt body scrub where you typically will not have much foaming, we suggest starting low at 1% and increase slowly until your desired performance.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 14, 2020

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Posted By: Julia   |   August 12, 2020

"Can this be added to solid dish soap a made with sodium cocoyl isothionate and Sodium Coco Sulfate Noodles? "

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Staff Answer Yes, this can be added to a solid dish soap with those 2 ingredients.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 12, 2020

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Posted By: ANTONIO   |   June 15, 2020

"Hello . could you please tell me the usage percentage of the product , I looked at SDS and couldn't get it , thank you "

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Staff Answer There are no specific usage levels for this product. You might want to look at the recipes we have made to know how much to use in the product you are making: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/bubble-up.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 15, 2020

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Posted By: Fanny   |   June 08, 2020

"What is the shelf life of Bubble Up?"

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Staff Answer Bubble Up would have a two-year shelf life. One year from date of purchase then another year once the Bubble Up is used in a product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 09, 2020

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Posted By: margarita   |   May 27, 2020

"what is the similarities and differences between Bubble Up and Sodium Olefin Sulfonate or Foam Booster"

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Staff Answer Bubble Up, or Cocamidopropyl Betaine, adds lather or bubbles to liquid soaps. We do not sell Sodium Olefin Sulfonate or Foam Booster so we cannot say how these two products compare.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 28, 2020

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Posted By: Linda   |   May 18, 2020

"Does pearl body wash have to be warmed to add bubble up and how much to 16oz.?"

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Staff Answer Warming does help incorporate additives but it is not absolutely necessary. This base will accept up to 5% additives. After that, you will need to add an additional preservative.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 18, 2020

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Posted By: Susana   |   May 17, 2020

"Hi There! Is this product tested on animals? "

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Staff Answer We do not test our products on animals. There is an Animal Testing statement on this product: http://www.crafters-choice.com/PDFs/ProductDocs1/AnimalTesting.pdf

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 18, 2020

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Posted By: Dianne   |   May 08, 2020

"Sorry about not specifying what I was making. I want to make an all natural bubble bath salt. So instead of using bubble up I thought I could use SALa or yogurt powder would qualify as natural. Similarly, since I am using a clay colorant and essential oils do I need polysorbate 80?"

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Staff Answer If using a clay, we would recommend using Poly 80. The amount used should equal the amount of oils used in your recipe (essential and fixed oils).

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 08, 2020

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Posted By: Dianne   |   April 29, 2020

"I read that you do not consider Bubble Up a natural product. For a bubbling effect what do you recommend as a natural product? SLSa?"

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Staff Answer Bubble Up is derived from coconut oil but does go through processing. It is how you want to interpret the word "natural". You can use SLSa or you might also look at SCS and SCI noodles. You did not specify what you were making.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 30, 2020

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Posted By: sara   |   March 17, 2020

"Would this work the same in recipes in place of Decyl Glucoside?"

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Staff Answer Bubble Up is the same as Cocamidopropyl Betaine. We do not know if this can be used in place of Decyl Glucoside. We do not currently carry this product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 17, 2020

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Posted By: Sean   |   February 26, 2020

"Can this be added to premade liquid Castille Soap to increase lather? If so, should the base be warmed and what is a suggested amount to add?"

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Staff Answer You can add Bubble Up to a premade Castille soap for added lather. You can warm the base slightly to incorporate and will need to test to see how much to add. Always start with a small amount, 1-2%, and then test for lather. Then, more can be added if necessary.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 26, 2020

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Posted By: carolina    |   November 23, 2019

"can i substitute this for slsa, for my bubble bath scoops? does it react difrent?"

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Staff Answer Both ingredients can be used in bath scoops. If subbing one for the other, you need to be careful because one is powder and one is a liquid. You may need to also tweak some of your other ingredients so the bath scoops are not too soft. Here is a link to our bubble scoop recipes: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/bubble-cakes.aspx?TypeFilter=0&FBK=bubble+scoops&Submit=&FBI1=

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 25, 2019

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Posted By: Betty   |   October 17, 2019

"I plan to add this to the Bubble Bath Clear in hopes of more bubbles. The instructions on the BB say to heat to 110 degrees. I'm assuming then you remove from heat and stir in the fragrance oil. Is that the point you add the Bubble Up? If I'm doing 16 oz Bubble Bath, could I then add 1.6 oz fragrance oil and 1.6 oz Bubble Up?"

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Staff Answer Yes, you would heat the Bubble Bath then remove from microwave or heat source. Stir in fragrance and Bubble Up, if using. The recommended amount of fragrance is 1%, or 0.16 oz., for 16 oz. of Bubble Bath.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 17, 2019

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Posted By: Stephen   |   September 01, 2019

"I recently read an article that classified Cocamidopropyl Betaine as an irritant due to possible cross contamination with dimethylaminopropylamine and I’m wondering if there is the possibility that your product contains this contaminant? Thank you! "

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Staff Answer DMAPA (dimethylaminopropylamine) is used in the manufacturing of the cocamidopropyl betaine but there is no residual content after processing is complete.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 18, 2019

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Posted By: Lori   |   September 13, 2019

"Do you know... is this the same thing as "Cocoa Betaine" ?"

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Oops, I meant "Coco" Betaine, not Cocoa. So, just to clarify, the "Cocamidopropyl Betaine" that you sell is the same as "Coco Betaine?" There is conflicting information online that these are the same. Thanks!

Posted By: Lori   |   Date: September 13, 2019

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Staff Answer Coco Betaine and Cocamidopropyl Betaine are actually two different products.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 13, 2019

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Posted By: Laurie   |   August 15, 2019

"Can Bubble Up be used as shampoo, or would it be drying for skin and hair? Would hair become brittle if used on its own?"

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Staff Answer We would not recommend using this straight on the hair but added to a shampoo base or an additive for a syndet shampoo bar. This would be drying to the hair if used in a large concentration.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 15, 2019

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Posted By: Danna   |   July 28, 2019

"Can this be used in a sugar scrub and how? Thank you! "

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Staff Answer Yes, you can use Bubble Up in a sugar scrub. This can be added to your sugar scrub base as a regular additive. Since it is a liquid, it blends in very easily. Here is a link to some recipes where we have used Bubble Up: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/bubble-up.aspx?Mode=VIDEOS

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 29, 2019

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Thank you! One more question, can this be a substitute of any soapy ingredients to make the scrub bubbly (like for example castile soap or any other bubbly ingredient). And like iss this similar to potassium cocoate? Thank u :)

Posted By: Danna   |   Date: July 29, 2019

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Staff Answer This should be a suitable substitute for any liquid soap but you would need to test any product to be sure it performs properly. This ingredient is very similar to potassium cocoate.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 29, 2019

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Posted By: Deidre   |   May 31, 2019

"I am making a shampoo bar, I'd like to lower the ph, bringing it closer to neutral - lye water results in a higher ph, I have read that cocamidopropyl Betain would help with lowering the ph? At which part of the process should I add? How should I factor in the lye value?"

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Staff Answer You might try one of our shampoo bar recipes without lye. The average pH is around 4.5-6. https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/nail-and-hair-care.aspx?TypeFilter=0&FBK=shampoo+bar&Submit=&FBI1=SCI+noodles

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 04, 2019

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Posted By: Rachel   |   May 20, 2019

"Is this product water soluble?"

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Staff Answer Yes, this product is water soluble.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 20, 2019

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Posted By: Marta   |   May 14, 2019

"Can I use Bubble Up in the melt and pour soap base? If I can how much is recommend by pound? "

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Staff Answer You can add a small amount to the soap base. Keep in mind the soap will hold up to 6% total additives, including fragrance. You can start with a small percentage, 1-2%, then add more if you feel it is needed.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 14, 2019

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Posted By: annette   |   April 16, 2019

"Can add this to bath truffles instead on slsa"

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Staff Answer You can use Bubble Up, but the recipe will need to be adjusted. Since this is a liquid and SLSa is a powder, you will need to cut down on the amount of Bubble Up used or cut back on another liquid that is in your recipe.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 17, 2019

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Posted By: Lora   |   April 13, 2019

"Can this be added to bath salts and how so?"

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Staff Answer This would be hard to do as it would then make the salts a liquid product. You might want to consider mixing Lathanol Powder in with your bath salts which would be much easier to incorporate.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 15, 2019

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Posted By: Marina   |   April 14, 2019

"Is there any difference between Bubble Up and actual product under label “Cocamidopropyl Betaine” that you carry? If so, what are the specific differences so that I can choose the right product to buy?"

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Staff Answer These products are very similar but have slightly different specs and are from different suppliers. Either would work well in your formula.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 15, 2019

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Posted By: Kelly   |   April 13, 2019

"Is there a formula using bubble up to make bubble solution. I have a bubble machine at my shop and put it outdoors and have not found a recipe that works and pay $25 a gallon for bubble solution. I'd like to see if I can use this with water to make my own more cost efficiently."

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Staff Answer We have not tested Bubble Up in a bubble solution. You would need to test this out. In doing research, there are quite a few recipes online for this type of product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 15, 2019

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Posted By: Julicia   |   March 27, 2019

"I used bubble up and my body wash is too thick. what can I use to thin it out."

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Staff Answer If you have not added the fragrance yet, that will usually thin out the product. You can add additional body wash to thin it out. You might also add a small amount of hydrosol which will also give your product label appeal. Be sure to stay under 5% additives or you will need additional preservatives.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 28, 2019

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Posted By: Cynita   |   March 26, 2019

"Is bubble up a good additive to add to foaming bath whip to help restore bubbles after adding oils? If so, how much should be added to 16oz. of foamimg bathwhip if I add 2oz of oils. Thanks, Cynita"

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Staff Answer You can add Bubble Up to your foaming bath whip. You will need to test to see how much to add. We don't know how the oil has affected your product and how much you would like your product to bubble.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 27, 2019

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Posted By: Dianna   |   February 23, 2019

"Would this be considered a detergent if added to your detergent free MP soap base to boost the lather? Would the soap still be considered detergent free? Thank You"

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Staff Answer This is considered a detergent so this would not keep the soap detergent free if added. You can add some honey powder to the soap which can help boost the lather and still keep it detergent free.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 26, 2019

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Posted By: Chelsea   |   January 21, 2019

"What is the percentage of active matter in your cocamidopropyl betaine? I need it to complete my shampoo formulation. Thank you."

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Staff Answer If you look at the SDS Sheet for this product, there is information listed under Section 3. Please let us know if you need further information.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 22, 2019

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Posted By: Sonja   |   January 14, 2019

"Can this be used instead of SLSA in bath bombs?"

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Staff Answer You can use a small amount of this in your bath bombs. Since this is a liquid, you need to be careful about the powder starting to fizz.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 15, 2019

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Posted By: Candice   |   January 02, 2019

"Can this be used instead of SLSa? Do they provide similar qualities? What are the differences?"

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Staff Answer They are both lathering agents. You did not say what you were making so it is hard to know which product would be best in your recipe.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 03, 2019

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Posted By: rex   |   November 19, 2018

"I just bought a gallon jug of bubble up & it's a yellow color, however the last jug I got from wsp was completely clear. Can you tell me why it's changed & how? Thank you"

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Staff Answer The Bubble Up normally has a golden tint to it. The product picture on our website shows the normal color. Products have a range of specification when produced. The color can be a golden color or more towards a clearer liquid.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 20, 2018

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Posted By: Jennifer   |   October 09, 2018

"I've made 100% olive oil liquid soap paste via the cold process liquid soap method. I'd like my soap to have more bubbles. Could Bubble Up be added to a homemade liquid soap paste to increase the lather? Do I add to the paste prior to dilution or do I add during the dilution process (while adding water/preservative)? What percentage should be added? Thank you!"

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Staff Answer We have not personally tried this but from researching, we found others add the Cocamidopropyl Betaine as a second surfactant in their recipe at around 15% of total surfactants. Others have added to the paste. You may need to experiment to see what works best for you.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 10, 2018

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Posted By: Alexis   |   August 10, 2018

"I want to add this to the clear bubble bath base to increase bubbles, what is the usage rate?"

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Staff Answer There is no actual usage rate for this ingredient. We recommend starting small and adding until your product produces the desired amount of bubbles. In one of our recipes, we added about 9.5% Bubble Up to 32 oz. of Bubble Bath.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 13, 2018

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Posted By: Delaney   |   July 25, 2018

"How many fluid ounces is 1 pound equivalent to?"

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Staff Answer One pound is equal to 16 ounces.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 27, 2018

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Posted By: Susan   |   June 29, 2018

"Can I use this as is for bubble bath for children?"

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Staff Answer Yes, this can be used for a children's bubble bath. As with any other product, care should be taken to keep out of eyes.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 02, 2018

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Posted By: n/a   |   May 17, 2018

"If this is used in a recipe with only oil soluble ingredients does a preservative need to be added since the Bubble Up is water soluble? Thanks!"

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Staff Answer This will not need a preservative.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 17, 2018

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Posted By: Gwennie   |   May 08, 2018

"Can Bubble Up be used to increase lather/bubble in CP or HP soap?"

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Staff Answer We have used this in a shampoo bar to add lather. Here is a link to this recipe. You may need to experiment on how much to add to your recipe. http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/conditioning-shampoo-bars.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 09, 2018

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Posted By: Brandon M.   |   April 12, 2018

" An I use this product in melt and pour to get a better lather? If not what would your recommendation be?"

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Staff Answer To add additional lather to MP soap, you can add Bubble Up, Lathanol Powder or Honey Powder.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 13, 2018

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Posted By: Tammy   |   March 29, 2018

"I am making bubble bath for my granddaughter when I added fragrance oil it got chunky instead of smooth and settles at top I can't pour out of bottle I have to squeeze hard to push the thickness out then the rest is smooth is there something I need to add so its not chunky. Thank you."

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Staff Answer It sounds like you need a EO/FO Modifier or Polysorbate 20 to blend the fragrance oil with the water-based bubble bath. You might try warming the bottle in hot water to see if the thickness on the bottom will melt. We are not sure why this would happen.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 02, 2018

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Posted By: ELIZABETH   |   April 01, 2018

"Are there sulfates in this product?"

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Staff Answer Cocamidopropyl Betaine is the only ingredient in this product and this is not a sulfate.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 02, 2018

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Posted By: Mariano    |   March 06, 2018

" "Would this product be considered natural or sintetic ?""

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Staff Answer This product is made from coconut oil but is not a natural product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 08, 2018

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Posted By: Vani   |   February 12, 2018

"I would like to use this in the Melt and Pour detergent free bases. How much do you recommend?"

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Staff Answer We would recommend adding 1-2% to your total base.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 14, 2018

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Posted By: Lynne   |   February 09, 2018

"Can Bubble Up be used to replace a portion of the glycerin in bubble bars? Thank you!"

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Staff Answer This is something we have not tested. We find glycerin works very well so we have not looked for a substitute. Please let us know if you try this and how it works for you.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 12, 2018

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Posted By: Diane   |   February 06, 2018

"Can you use Bubble Up in a shaving soap recipe?"

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Staff Answer Yes, you can use this ingredient to make a shave soap.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 07, 2018

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Posted By: Cheyenne   |   February 01, 2018

"When mixed with baking soda and citric acid, can Bubble Up cause them to react prematurely?"

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Staff Answer Yes, since this is water soluble, it can cause the mixture to fizz. If you would like to add bubbles to your bath fizzies, you may want to use lathanol powder.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 02, 2018

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Posted By: kim   |   November 21, 2017

"Can this be used in bath whip and sugar scrub recipes? If so approx how much to 4oz?"

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Staff Answer This additive is used mainly with liquid washes and bubble bar recipes. You would need to test if adding to the products you listed.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 21, 2017

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Posted By: Sheila   |   November 01, 2017

"Is "Bubble Up" your brand name for Cocamidopropyl Betaine? Is it the same thing as Cocamidopropyl Betaine. And can it be used as an alternative for Cocamidopropyl Betaine in a recipe that calls for Cocamidopropyl Betaine?"

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Staff Answer "Bubble Up" is our name given to this product. Cocamidopropyl Betaine is the only ingredient in the product, so it could certainly be used as an alternative.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 02, 2017

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Posted By: Rachelle   |   October 02, 2017

"What percent active is your Cocamidopropyl Betaine?"

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Staff Answer The percentage is 29-31%.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 27, 2017

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Posted By: Katie   |   September 04, 2017

"I have Bubble Up in my inventory and I was wondering if it can be used in Conditioning Shampoo in place of the Bubble Wash Thickener?"

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Staff Answer The Bubble Up will add lather to the shampoo but may not thicken like the Bubble Wash Thickener would. You would need to test this to be sure you get the proper outcome for your product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 07, 2017

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Posted By: Nicole   |   June 10, 2017

"I do not see the basic direction/guidelines for usage rates on the product page. Are these listed somewhere else on the site? Thanks!"

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Staff Answer We do not have a specific usage rate for this product. We have used this in recipes from 1% up to 10% but you can add more if your base will hold it.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 13, 2017

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Posted By: Stephanie   |   May 23, 2017

"Can I add this to you foaming bath whip?"

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Staff Answer Yes, you can add Bubble Up to the Foaming Bath Whip. This base will accept the additive very nicely.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 24, 2017

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Posted By: Christian   |   April 01, 2017

"I was wondering what the suggested usage rate is for adding to a bubble bar recipe? And if it can be used along with SLSa? Thanks in advance."

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Staff Answer This can be used from 1-10% in your product. You can combine this along with SLSa. In our bubble cake recipes, we have used both of these ingredients.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 05, 2017

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Posted By: Bella    |   February 07, 2017

"Is your bubble up heat resistant?"

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Staff Answer Yes the bubble up can resist temperatures up to 212° F

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 07, 2017

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Posted By: Dianne   |   May 11, 2016

"Can this be used on the face?"

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Staff Answer This product is safe for the face but it is recommended to be used to increase bubbles in a product rather than as a facial product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 17, 2016

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Posted By: Debbie   |   April 19, 2016

"Why would you not recommend this in M&P soap? What would be the difference if you can add it to body wash?"

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Staff Answer We have not tested Bubble Up in our MP Soap bases but there is no reason why this coconut oil based product could not be added. Our premium bases give the most bubbles and they accept up to 6% total additives. If you add the typical 3% fragrance then we recommend adding only up to 3% of bubble up as your final additive. Since we have not tested it in MP soap bases we can not guarantee that it will increase the bubbling properties of your soap.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 21, 2016

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Posted By: Mary   |   March 18, 2016

"Sometime ago, I purchased Bubble Wash Concentrate. Is this the same product? If not, what are the uses for the concentrate. Can this be used in foaming hand soap? It appears to no longer be available. "

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Staff Answer The concentrate was used for body wash, shower gel, bubble bath and some other products and we no longer carry it or have a substitute for that particular product beside our less concentrated Liquid Suspension Soap Base. The bubble up is used to amplify bubbles in washes but isn't a base product as the concentrate was.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 22, 2016

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Posted By: Melinda   |   March 15, 2016

"What is the shelf life ?"

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Staff Answer We recommend using all products within a year of purchase, and all products created with raw materials within a year of production.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 16, 2016

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Posted By: Momo   |   January 15, 2016

"Can this be applied directly onto the skin? I want to make a body wash and i was gonna use this as a base along with soome other oils!! Is this ok? I dont like using sls etc"

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Staff Answer Hi Momo, we have not tested Bubble Up as a base so that would be something you would have to test out. I would recommend to test out with a small batch to determine optimal results.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 22, 2016

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Posted By: Kimberley   |   October 16, 2015

"How much of this do I put in a 2pound melt and pour base?"

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Staff Answer Bubble up is a liquid additive that is only recommended for use in Liquid Soap Bases. I would not recommend adding Bubble Up to a MP Soap Base.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 20, 2015

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Posted By: Chad   |   August 26, 2015

"I'm interested in adding this to the Crafters Choice™ Pet Shampoo for sale on your website. I did not see any recommended ratios listed for Bubble Up on the product details page. If I was going to add this to 1 Gallon of Crafters Choice™ Pet Shampoo, do you have a recommended ratio? I'm sure I'll tweak as needed, but I obviously don't want to put 4oz of it in if I only need 2 tablespoons of it for 1 gallon of shampoo."

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Staff Answer Bubble Up can be used in a liquid soap base at 1-100%. I personally would not recommend exceeding more than 5% in a liquid soap/shampoo base as this additive has a very thin viscosity and will thin your liquid soap/shampoo. I would start at the low end and increase as desired.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 27, 2015

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Posted By: Lee Ann   |   August 11, 2015

"Hello, I used this to thicken a liquid hand soap that thinned after adding Hello Sugar FO. After this was added, I found the hand soap to be drying to my hands. It was not prior to adding this even after the FO had been added. Is there anything I can add at this point to make it less drying? If there is, please tell me what and how to use it. If there is not but you have other suggestions please include them. Thanks."

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Staff Answer Bubble Up is commonly used as a secondary foaming agent in liquid washes. It will help create more suds in your product. If you are interested in creating a thicker liquid wash, we would recommend using our Bubble Wash Thickener. You may want to try adding more of the liquid hand soap base thereby reducing the amount of the bubble up per ounce of base.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 12, 2015

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Posted By: Kim   |   May 23, 2014

"Can this be used for CP Soap? To add more lather & bubbles? Thanks"

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Staff Answer We have not yet had the opportunity to test this product in CP. I see no reason why it wouldn't work but it will require testing on your part if you wish to use it in CP soap.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 30, 2014

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I have used this product in my Coffee cold processed soap and it had noticeably increased the lather and bubbles. I added approximately 1/2 oz. to 1 oz. to a 14# batch at trace. It worked so well that I am ordering more. This is a must have if lather and bubbles are what you need.

Posted By: Lesa   |   Date: February 05, 2015

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Posted By: Alexandria   |   September 22, 2014

"Can this be used in place of SLSA in bubble cakes, or is it an additive to boost the effects of the SLSA? "

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Staff Answer SLSa is a powder whereas Bubble Up is a liquid. Substituting one for the other will most likely affect your finished product. You will need to test this substitution to determine if it will work in your recipe.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 26, 2014

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Posted By: Jessica   |   September 15, 2014

"Would this product be considered natural?"

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Staff Answer No, this product is not certified natural and should not be labeled as such when used in your products.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 16, 2014

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Posted By: Constance   |   September 08, 2014

"Can this be used in bath fizzies? Or does it contain water? Will it cause early reactions & fizzing?"

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Staff Answer Yes it can. But your usage rates of this product in your Bath Fizzie will affect the outcome.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 08, 2014

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Posted By: Maria   |   August 14, 2014

"Can this be used in Shampoo to thicken it up a bit?...I used half a cup for 48 ounces/3 pounds of shampoo, was that too much or was that a good amount?...want to make sure.thanks!"

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Staff Answer Bubble Up is not a thickener. It will only increase the amount of bubbles your product produces.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 19, 2014

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Posted By: chris   |   July 18, 2014

"Can this be used in mp? "

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Staff Answer Yes, you can use this in MP soap. However, this is a liquid additive and when combined with your fragrance should not be added in quantities greater than 3%.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 24, 2014

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Posted By: Edwina   |   June 13, 2014

"I have had a problem with fragrance oils thinning body washes and bubble bath. I bought the bubble up because it says it will thicken liquid washes and produce Hollywood bubbles. The bubble up worked great until I added the fragrance oil. So I bought FO & EO modifier and added that to the fragrance oil, added this mixture to the bubble bath, then added 10% of the bubble up and the finished product is very watery and thin. What am I doing wrong?"

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Staff Answer If you are still having trouble with the Fragrance Oil thinning the liquid wash, we would recommend Xanthan Gum as a thickener. This product works great to help with this issue and, when combined with the Bubble Up, should give you a thicker product with excellent foam and lather.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 18, 2014

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Posted By: Bessina   |   May 23, 2014

"How would I incorporate bubble up into soap bars and in liquid soap? "

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Staff Answer Bubble Up can be added to a soap bar or a liquid soap in the same manner you would add any other liquid additive. I would recommend a usage rate of 3-10%

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 30, 2014

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Posted By: Michelle   |   May 28, 2014

"Your product description references bubble cake recipes. I don't find any bubble cake recipes in your list of recipes. Please assist."

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Staff Answer We are still testing our recipe and have not posted it as of yet. Be sure to subscribe to our Handmade eMagazine to be sure you don't miss any of our new recipes. http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/Newsletters.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 29, 2014

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