BTMS 25 (Conditioning Emulsifier)

Description

BTMS 25 is a double-duty cosmetic  Ingredient that functions as both a conditioner and an emulsifier. It is composed of two different Ingredients, one a conditioning agent (Behentrimonium Methosulfate), and the other an emulsifying agent (Cetearyl Alcohol).

INCI Name: Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol.

Ingredient Function: Emulsifier and conditioning agent/ conditioner.

Appearance: White to off-white or creamy waxy beads.

Solubility: Oil-Soluble

Usage Rate: 1% to 10% (of the product batch weight/ total weight).

Applications: Hair conditioners and shampoos, body scrubs, conditioner bars, shampoo bars, lotions and creams

FORMULATION GUIDE: Add to oil phase of your Formulation.

 

BTMS 25 vs BTMS 50: What’s the Difference?

BTMS 25 is made up two different Ingredients, from which it derives its double-duty function.  It contains:

1. 25% Behentrimonium Methosulfate (BTMS, for short), a conditioning agent, and;
2. 75% Cetearyl Alcohol, an emulsifying agent.

 

Similarities:

• Both of them contain the conditioning Ingredient called BTMS (Behentrimonium Methosulfate).
• Both of them contain an emulsifying agent, although different ones.

 

Differences:

• BTMS 25  contains 25% of the active conditioning agent BTMS:
• BTMS 50 contains 50% of the conditioning agent.
• The emulsifying wax in BTMS 25 is Cetearyl Alcohol, while the emulsifying wax in BTMS 50 is Cetyl Alcohol .