Hair conditioner

Conditioner Emulsifier is mainly used for hair care. It can be used in several ways:

• In emulsion, in combination with another emulsifier such as BTMS : to make conditioners and hair masks

• In emulsion, in combination with another emulsifier such as BTMS, adding cleansing surfactants (such as sugar foam, foaming base consistency, etc.) for nourishing "cream" shampoos and conditioners

• Without an oil phase, mixed with cleansing surfactants for traditional "gel" shampoos with conditioning properties for hair or shower gels that leave the skin feeling silky smooth.

Some ideas

• Classic shampoos or "cream" conditioner shampoos

• Detangling conditioners

• Fortifying and softening hair masks

• Detangling hair lotions

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Associations

• Does not produce stable emulsions when used alone.

• Combine with another emulsifier (e.g., BTMS or Emulsifying Wax No. 2) to make hair creams (conditioners, masks).

• Combine with cleansing surfactants (e.g., foaming base consistency) to make conditioning "gel" shampoos (without an oil phase).

• Combine with another emulsifier (BTMS, for example) and cleansing surfactants (foaming base consistency, for example) to make "cream" conditioner shampoos (containing an oil phase) or conditioners.

Compatibility with preservatives

(*** no influence on stability, ** a decrease in stability has been observed in some cases at low dosages, or temporary destabilization has been noted when the preservative is added, * risk of emulsion destabilization)

Precautions

Precautions and allergens

Precautions for use

Allergens

Allergen-free

Utensil:

• Hand whisk or electric mixer for forming emulsions

• Spatula or spoon to incorporate surfactants without creating foam

Conditioner Emulsifier is used in combination with a pH adjuster (we recommend lactic acid) because an acidic pH (4.5-5) is necessary to "activate" the quaternary ammonium function that gives it its properties.

If you are making a recipe, it is best to follow the recommended quantities and instructions. Otherwise, here are some guidelines to help you understand how to use Conditioner Emulsifier and experiment with your own recipes.

Shampoo or a classic shower gel (without an oily phase)

1. Place the Conditioner Emulsifier in water and add lactic acid (to "activate" 1 g of Conditioner Emulsifier, you will need 0.3 g of lactic acid).

2. Heat until the Conditioner Emulsifier dissolves.

3. Allow to cool, then add the previously mixed cleansing surfactants (avoid anionic surfactants unless otherwise indicated), stirring gently to avoid excessive foaming.

4. The addition of surfactants increases the pH (and some of the Conditioner Emulsifier may re-solidify). Check the pH using pH test strips and add lactic acid until the pH is between 4.5 and 5.5. The Conditioner Emulsifier should re-dissolve completely (you can heat the mixture slightly if necessary to help it dissolve).

5.  Add the other active ingredients once the preparation has cooled.

Cream shampoo or emulsion with conditioning effect (conditioner, mask, etc.)

1. Melt the Conditioner Emulsifier at around 70°C in the oil phase with the other emulsifiers (BTMS, Emulsifying Wax No. 2, etc.).

2. In the aqueous phase, add lactic acid to obtain a pH between 4.5 and 5.5 (check the pH using pH test strips).

3. Heat the aqueous phase to approximately 70°C.

4. Mix the two phases at the same temperature, stirring vigorously to form the emulsion.

5. Once the emulsion has formed, add cleansing surfactants if desired (to make a cream shampoo or to make a conditioner easier to rinse out).

6. Check the pH again and adjust it between 4.5 and 5.5 using lactic acid.

7. Add the other active ingredients cold at the end of preparation.

Once "activated" in an acidic environment, Conditioner Emulsifier is a cationic surfactant and is therefore incompatible with strong anionic surfactants. However, according to our tests, it can be used with our mild foaming base (weak anionic surfactant). Unless otherwise indicated, avoid combining it with anionic surfactants.

Aroma-zone Tip

Conditioner Emulsifier tends to thicken preparations, especially when combined with the gentle foaming base. The use of certain active ingredients, such as provitamin B5, and certain essential oils, such as lemon litsea, will help to thin your shampoo.

To avoid having a product that is too thick, you can also avoid using the mild foaming base and opt for the consistent foaming base instead.

Quality

Partially plant-based (derived from stearic acid obtained by processing palm oil) and partially synthetic (dimethylamine graft for hair conditioning effect).

Method of production

Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine: an amino derivative of stearic acid, which becomes quaternary ammonium in an acidic environment.

Function

Co-emulsifier (improves emulsion stability) and hair conditioning agent (facilitates hair detangling).

INCI designation

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Presentation

Small white pellets with a characteristic ammonia smell, packaged in zippered bags.

Type

Cationic, non-ethoxylated emulsifier

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Storage

Store at room temperature away from moisture and light. Close the bag tightly after use.

Precautions

• Keep out of reach of children, do not swallow, avoid contact with eyes.

• When used, the product may cause slight stinging of the eyes: in case of contact with the eyes, rinse thoroughly with clean water.

• Not recommended for use in products intended for children.

• Dangerous. Follow the precautions for use.

• Causes serious eye damage. (risk associated with the product in its pure form). Very toxic to aquatic organisms, causes long-term adverse effects.

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