BTMS 50

Description

BTMS-50 Conditioning Emulsifier, also known as Behentrimonium Methosulfate is a commonly used vegetable derived emulsifier.in hair care products it is often referred to as a "detangler." BTMS-50 is also used to emulsify silicone, adding to its range in hair care products. BTMS 50 is in the category of the quaternary ammonium conditioners and the raw material is derived from the natural plant oil Colza, or what is commonly known as Rapeseed Oi

Scientific Name (INCI)

Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetyl Alcohol (and) Butylene Glycol

Appearance

White pallets

Texture

Smooth Liquid

Fragrance

This product has a distinct odor that can be a surprise if you've never smelled it before. I've found that the odor isn't noticeable in finished products when used at 15% or less.

Uses

It can be used in hair conditioners, skin care products like creams and lotions and scrubs

Charge

Cationic

pH

5-7

Solubility

Oil Soluble

How to Use it ?

The recommended usage rate is 1 – 12% .A more realistic guideline is usage around 5 to 7% in typical products like hair conditioner. Since this product contains a high percentage of the active conditioning agents it also often incorporated in to leave-on conditioning treatments as well as traditional rinse off hair care.

Should you get it ?

Only if you want to experiment Hair products. but remember it is a bit expensive.

Recommended Starter Amount

I will recommend to start with 50g you will get it for ₹400

Shelf Life

Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, It should last more then 3 years.

Refined/Unrefined

it comes only in a refined form.

Alternatives and substitution

Behentrimonium Chloride (BTMC) can be a good alternative; pure BTMC does not contain any stabilizing ingredients so if a recipe calls for 5% BTMS-50 I would recommend using 2.5% each BTMC and cetearyl alcohol. The maxiumum recommended usage rate for BTMC is 3%.