Plantaren 1200 N UP is a mild, non-ionic surfactant based on Lauryl Glucoside. It is derived from renewable, plant-based raw materials and is commonly used as a co-surfactant in personal care formulations such as shampoos, shower gels and bubble baths.
It is especially valued for helping improve foam volume and viscosity while remaining compatible with different surfactant systems, including cationic ingredients. Plantaren 1200 N UP can also support conditioning performance and is used in products such as body washes, face cleansers, liquid hand soaps and other mild cleansing formulations.
For formulators working with shampoos and related hair care products, this ingredient is one of the surfactants worth understanding when building a balanced cleansing system.
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Where Is Plantaren 1200 N UP Used?
Plantaren 1200 N UP is mainly used in mild cleansing systems. It can be found in shampoos, shower gels, bubble baths, body washes, face cleansers, liquid hand soaps and cleansing wipes.
In shampoo formulations, it is usually used together with other surfactants rather than as the only cleansing ingredient.
Why Is It Used in Shampoo Formulations?
One of the main reasons formulators use Plantaren 1200 N UP is its ability to support foam and viscosity while helping create a milder cleansing system.
It can also work well with different surfactant types and may help improve the performance of conditioning polymers in shampoo formulations. This makes it useful in products where cleansing, foam and hair feel need to be balanced.
Lauryl Glucoside in Hair Care Products
The INCI name of Plantaren 1200 N UP is Lauryl Glucoside. Lauryl Glucoside is widely used in personal care because it is a mild, non-ionic surfactant made from plant-derived raw materials.
For hair care formulators, the important point is how this ingredient works together with the rest of the surfactant system. The final performance depends on the complete formulation, not on a single raw material alone.
From Raw Material to Finished Hair Care Product
Understanding the function of a surfactant is only the first step. The next stage is deciding which surfactants to combine, how to balance cleansing and conditioning, and how to build the final shampoo or hair care formulation.
If you are developing hair care products, our Hair Care Manufacturing Books include practical formulation references and production guidance for shampoos, conditioners and other professional hair care products.
Summary
Plantaren 1200 N UP is a Lauryl Glucoside-based non-ionic surfactant commonly used in mild personal care and hair cleansing formulations. It can help support foam, viscosity and overall surfactant balance, especially in shampoo systems.
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