BTMS-50
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INCI Name:
Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetyl Alcohol (and) Butylene Glycol
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Chemical Name:
BTMS-50 Conditioning Emulsifier
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CAS Number:
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Behentrimonium Methosulfate: 81646-13-1
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Appearance:
White to off-white flakes or pellets
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Chemical Type:
Cationic Conditioning Emulsifier
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Suitable For:
Hair Conditioners, Hair Masks, Leave-In Conditioners, Hair Creams, Beard Conditioners, Body Lotions, Creams, and Cosmetic Formulations
Key Benefits:
- Premium self-emulsifying conditioning agent
- Provides exceptional hair softness and slip
- Reduces static and improves combability
- Leaves hair smooth, silky, and manageable
- Creates luxurious, stable emulsions for creams and lotions
- Suitable for all hair types, especially dry and damaged hair
Benefits & Uses (Short):
- Used in rinse-off hair conditioners
- Ideal for hair masks and leave-in conditioners
- Suitable for hair creams and styling products
- Used in body lotions and moisturizing creams
- Perfect for premium hair care formulations
Recommended Usage Level:
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Hair Conditioners: 3% – 8%
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Hair Masks: 4% – 10%
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Leave-In Conditioners: 1% – 5%
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Hair Creams: 2% – 6%
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Body Lotions & Creams: 2% – 5%
Formulation Tip: Melt BTMS-50 into the oil phase at approximately 70–75°C. Combine with the heated water phase, then cool with continuous mixing before adding heat-sensitive ingredients.
How It Works (Short):
- Acts as both an emulsifier and a conditioning agent
- Forms stable oil-in-water emulsions with a luxurious feel
- Deposits conditioning agents onto the hair to reduce friction and tangling
- Improves softness, shine, and manageability without leaving excessive buildup
- Gives creams and lotions a smooth, silky texture
- Blends exceptionally well with Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Argan Oil, Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Hydrolyzed Silk Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Polyquaternium-10, Dimethicone, and Cyclopentasiloxane
Key Benefits for Cosmetic Formulations:
- Premium conditioning emulsifier
- Creates stable, creamy emulsions
- Excellent detangling performance
- Enhances softness and shine
- Ideal for professional hair care and skincare products
FAQs:
Q: What is BTMS-50 used for?
A: BTMS-50 is a conditioning emulsifier used in hair conditioners, hair masks, leave-in conditioners, creams, and lotions to provide softness, detangling, and stable emulsions.
Q: Is BTMS-50 suitable for curly hair?
A: Yes. It is widely used in curly hair products because it provides excellent slip, reduces frizz, and improves curl definition and manageability.
Q: Can BTMS-50 be used in skin creams?
A: Yes. BTMS-50 produces smooth, elegant emulsions and leaves the skin feeling soft and conditioned, making it suitable for creams and body lotions.
Q: Is BTMS-50 sulfate-free?
A: Yes. BTMS-50 is not a sulfate surfactant. Despite the word "Methosulfate" in its name, Behentrimonium Methosulfate is a gentle conditioning ingredient and is chemically unrelated to cleansing sulfates such as SLS or SLES.
Q: What ingredients blend well with BTMS-50?
A: Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Argan Oil, Jojoba Oil, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Hydrolyzed Silk Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Polyquaternium-10, Dimethicone, and Cyclopentasiloxane.
