HairSoft™ 843 (Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone)
silicone copolymer that can use in clear shampoo formulation
HairSoft™ 843 Organosilicone Copolymer
Key Features and Typical Benefits
- Substantivity
- Conditioning
- Excellent feel
- Fly-away control
- Lubricity
- Prevention of build-up
- Water solubility
- Hair color overdyeability
- Moisture retention
Potential Applications
- Exceptional hair conditioning without build-up in shampoos, conditioners, and styling products
- Clear shampoos and styling products where silicone emulsions would cloud the formulation
- Hair care products requiring superior wet combability
- Treated hair damaged by color treatment, permanent wave, sun, or blow drying
- Improved hair conditioning in hair color products
Performance Data
HairSoft™ 843 organosilicone copolymer offers excellent performance in:
- Silky softness
- Wet/dry combability
- Fly-away control
- Sheen/Gloss
- Moisture control
Performance Test Results
Comparison of Wet Comb, Dry Comb, and Fly-away Control (Inches)
| Condition | HairSoft™ 843 | Amodimethicone | Dimethicone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wet Comb | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Dry Comb | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Fly-away Control | 8 | 6 | 5 |
Model Formulations
Clear Conditioning Shampoo
Description: Conditioning shampoo for daily use with HairSoft™ 843 for moisture retention.
| Ingredient | Wt Percent |
|---|---|
| Sulfate-free Shampoo Base | 35.7% |
| Cocamide DEA | 3.0% |
| PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate | 2.0% |
| HairSoft™ 843 Organosilicone Copolymer | 3.3% |
| Citric Acid, Anhydrous | 0.4% |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine, 35% | 10.0% |
| Deionized Water | qs |
| Preservative | qs |
Leave-In Conditioner
Description: Clear gel providing conditioning, soft feel, good wet and dry combability, and gloss.
| Ingredient | Wt Percent |
|---|---|
| Deionized Water | 40.0% |
| Carbomer | 0.5% |
| Triethanolamine (50%) | 1.0% |
| Propylene Glycol | 50.0% |
| Methylgluceth-20 | 5.0% |
| HairSoft™ 843 Organosilicone Copolymer | 1.5% |
Usage: Can be used in all formulas that contain water.
Mixing method: Mix in water-phase. Heat resistance not exceeding 80 degrees.
Usage rate: 0.1-5% (recommended 3% for conditioning shampoo)
Product characteristics: Semi-opaque liquid
Solubility: Dispersible in water, soluble in alcohol, propylene glycol, some esters such as Isopropyl myristate.
Storage: Can be stored at room temperature, but close the bottle tightly and keep away from sunlight or heat. The product has a shelf life of at least 2 years.
INCI Name : Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone
- Room (25-40C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 0.50% - 5.00%
- 3.00%
- Add into water phase. Avoid temperature above 60C.
- Avoid heat above 60C
- 4.00 - 7.00
- Soluble in Water, Soluble in glycols, Soluble in Ethanol
- Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair Styling
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance (25C) | Yellow transparent liquid |
| Viscosity (25C) | 800-8000mPa.s. |
| pH value | 4-6 |
| Solid content (%, 135C 1hr) | 28-32 |