$8.05
BTMC 85 imparts exceptional conditioning, wet-comb, detangling, softening, suspending and emulsification properties to the formulation.
Despite its name, Behentrimonium Chloride is a non-sulfate, derived from rapeseed oil. It is a cationic emulsifier and conditioning ingredient. Prized for its effective detangling abilities, it's able to penetrate the hair shaft making it an excellent moisturizer and conditioner, while remaining gentle on the hair and skin, without coating the scalp or causing buildup.
As it contains no stabilizing additives like cetearyl alcohol, so you'll need to add some of your own in order to create stable emulsions with it.
Tip: combine with Brassica Alcohols to keep your formulation palm-free. It is a good replacement for cetyl alcohol. Btms 25 and 50 contain stabilizing additives, so we strongly recommend using Brassica with BTMC 85. ie 25 to 35% Brassica to 10% BTMC 85 in solid shampoo bars.
Soluble in oil
80% Active Material
PH: 6–8
Usage Rate 5 to 8%
It has a fishy smell that does not seem to come through in the finished product.
Melting point: 90°C (194°F) does not like water baths and prefers melting in your oils
BENEFITS:It is a great alternative when non palm is desired.
Shelf Llife: 2 years if kept in a dry dark place.
