INCI List and Compatibility of ColorFix with Cationic Direct Dyes

The full INCI ingredient list for ColorFix™ (helps hair color stick better) is:

• Quaternium-80
• Ethoxydiglycol

Compatibility and Charge Analysis:

• Anionic Content: ColorFix™ does not contain any anionic surfactants or anionic polymers.
• Charge: It is a cationic (positively charged) ingredient due to the presence of Quaternium-80.
• Compatibility with Cationic Direct Dyes: Because ColorFix™ is cationic, it is fully compatible with cationic direct dyes. In hair care formulations, mixing cationic ingredients with cationic dyes is standard practice. It helps avoid the precipitation or "clumping" that occurs when cationic dyes are mixed with anionic (negatively charged) ingredients.

Formulation Guidance for Hair Masks:

• Usage Rate: For a hair mask, conditioner, or hair color treatment, the recommended usage rate is 5%.
• Function: It works by coating the hair with a cationic film that helps lock in semi-permanent color and prevents it from washing out easily during cleansing.
• Solubility: It is a clear liquid that is water-soluble. It can be mixed into the water phase or added to the detergent/emulsion base. It is heat stable.
• pH Note: For optimal performance in attaching semi-permanent color, it is often recommended to adjust the final formulation pH to be slightly alkaline (around pH 8.0), though the ingredient itself is stable within a pH range of 3.5 - 9.0.