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INCI
Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate
What It is
BTMS-50 Mass Balance a cationic emulsifier and thickener featuring Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Cetyl Alcohol at a 50-50 ratio. Not only does it create medium-bodied emulsions, it makes a create conditioning agent for hair or skin.
BTMS helps condition hair in its wet stages, not only making it easier to comb when wet, but also improving the wet feel (how it feels when wet). It is also known to reduce frizz in hair.
Make skincare products? Don’t feel left out! BTMS is excellent in lotions and other skincare products as well.
Free from butylene glycol. Kosher. Halal.
Why Mass Balance?
BTMS-50 Mass Balance contains components, like cetyl alcohol, that are sourced from mass balance palm. Cetyl alcohol almost always comes from palm oil, as it is nearly impossible to source cetyl alcohol on a commercial scale from other plants. There is no producer that will guarantee cetyl alcohol comes from non-palm sources. Therefore, it is critical to use cetyl alcohol from mass balance palm certified sources as a step towards sustainable palm use.
How It's Made
Cetyl Alcohol is made from palm oil, as it undergoes a chemical reaction to release free fatty acids like palmitic acid. This mixture is distilled to separate palmitic acid, where it is converted to cetyl alcohol.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate is made by collecting rapeseed oil and extracting erucic acid. This undergoes hydrogenation and chemical reaction to become behentrimonium methosulfate.
Certifications
Vegan
Nut Free
Made With Science
Mass Balance Palm
People and Planet
INCI
Cetyl Alcohol
Composition
| Cetyl Alcohol | 49 - 52% |
| Behentrimonium Methosulfate | 48 - 51% |
People and Planet
Biodegradable
Mass Balance Certified Palm Certificate 9-3148-19-100-00
Halal
Kosher
Geographical Origin
Rapeseed Oil - Western Europe
Palm Oil - Indonesia
Manufactured in the United States
Ingredient Origin
Plant (RSPO Palm, Rapeseed Oil)
Function
O/W Emulsifier, Hair Conditioning Agent, Detangling, Skin Conditioning
Types of Formulas
Hair Conditioners, Masks, Conditioning Bars, Leave In Treatments, Lotions, Creamy Cleansers
Use Level
| Rinse Off Conditioners | 2 - 10% |
| Solid Conditioning Bars | 2 - 20% |
| Leave In Conditioners | 2 - 6% |
Optimum pH of formulations
3 - 6
Tips and Tricks
Works best in emulsions with an oil phase that’s 10-25% of the formulation.
For thicker products, consider adding more Cetyl Alcohol to increase viscosity.
Incompatibilities
Anionic (negatively charged) ingredients like Xanthan Gum
Directions for Emulsification
You can use two vessels or one! For two vessels, one is used for the water phase and the other for the oil premix. Heat both to 80ºC and add the oil into the water with rapid mixing for approximately 10 minutes before gently cooling. For one vessel, add BTMS-50 MB to the water, before adding your oils, so it acts as a bridge between both phases. Homogenization helps create better emulsions in both scenarios.
Color / Odor / Appearance
White / Fishy / Waxy Pellet
Solubility
Oils, Butters
Melting Point
140ºF - 194ºF (60ºC - 90ºC)
Percent Active
50% Conditioning Material
Natural Origin Index ISO 16128
0.79 Natural Origin Content
Storage
Store in closed container in a dark, cool place.
Shelf Life
See retest date on Certificate of Analysis.
Warning
For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.
Regulatory Documents
Safety Data Sheet
Certificate of Analysis Lot 23F046
Certificate of Analysis Lot 24F242
Certificate of Analysis Lot 24F256
Certificate of Analysis Lot 24F264
Sold in ounces by weight. See our Terms for full warranties on safety & regulatory.
Packaging Type
| 8 oz 16 oz 5 LB 25LB 50LB |
Stand Up Pouch Paper Tube Poly Bag Poly Bag Poly Bag |
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Breakdown
RSPO Palm Kernel Oil undergoes transesterification to liberate free fatty acids.
Separation
This mixture is distilled to separated palmitic acid, where it is converted to Cetyl Alcohol.
Extraction
Separately, erucic acid is separated from rapeseed or canola oil, and is hydrogenated to form behenic acid.
Chemical Modification
Behenic Acid is reacted chemically to form the positively charged Behentrimonium Methosulfate.
Pastillation
Both ingredients are combined to form this duo emulsifier-stabilizer.
Make It Yours
Smoothing Hair Conditioner
Broccoli Seed Oil takes this ordinary conditioner to the next level, leaving coarse hair feeling smooth and silky. BTMS-50 MB emulsifies and stabilizes this formula, which providing conditioning properties to hair.
Supplies
Formula
Directions
Product Labeling
Disclaimer
Double Boiler
Small Mixing Bowl
Scale
Immersion Blender
Spoon
Bottle or Tube
Skill Level: Medium
Makes 200 grams or 7 ounces.
| INGREDIENT | FORMULA | WEIGHT | |
| 1 | Distilled or Deionized Water | 81.7% | 163.4 g |
| 2 | Organic Glycerin | 3.0% | 6.0 g |
| 3 | Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride* | 0.3% | 0.6 g |
| 4 | Panthenol Powder* | 0.3% | 0.6 g |
| 5 | BTMS-50 MB | 5.0% | 10.0 g |
| 6 | Broccoli Seed Oil | 1.0% | 2.0 g |
| 7 | Milk Thistle Seed Oil | 5.0% | 10.0 g |
| 8 | Cetearyl Alcohol MB | 2.0% | 4.0 g |
| 9 | Preservative PE | 1.0% | 2.0 g |
| TOTAL | 100% | 200.0 g |
Ensure all equipment is clean and sterilized. Ingredients with an asterisk can be sourced from any supplier.
Add Distilled or Deionized Water to top portion of the double boiler and begin heating to 170 - 175ºF. In a small mixing bowl, add Organic Glycerin and guar gum together in a slurry. Mix by hand with a spoon until it looks homogenous. Pour the slurry into the main double boiler and use an immersion blender to fully disperse the mixture.
Add #4 and mixing gently with mixing spoon until dissolved.
Once main vessel reaches temperature, start adding ingredients #5-8, one by one until each is dissolved, making sure to gently stir with a spoon. While heating and melting, make sure to cover the double boiler with a lid, especially while the behentrimonium methosulfate is dissolving, so too much water doesn’t evaporate. Once dissolved, use an immersion blender to blend to a milky white texture.
Turn off the heat and remove double boiler from the heat source. Begin stirring gently with spoon while the mixture cools down. At 105 - 110ºF, add #9. Once completely cooled, mixture will thicken.
Pour into containers and enjoy!
INGREDIENTS: Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle) Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulate, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
This recipe is only a representative formulation to serve as an example of how these ingredients can be used. It is not a commercial product. Please conduct own testing as this formulation has not been subjected to testing for either performance, efficacy or safety.
Before handling ingredients, read all product information and safety data sheets for the ingredients to understand any handling instructions, safety precautions, and disposal instructions.
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