HAIR CARE
Sustainable and efficient conditioning CIM Chemicals has launched Danox HC-30, a new hair conditioning system from Kao Corporation. The system is based on a synergistic combination of cationic surfactants and fatty alcohol, which allows a single-step formulation process.
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conditioning formulations. It can be used to prepare
hair conditioning creams and emulsions and is suitable for use in a wide range of products. Its single-step formulation process is of great benefit to the formulator because it saves on production time and
formulation can also be produced at a high temperature to enhance its performance.
New formulation trends Focusing on the newest trends in the
market, Danox HC-30 is suitable for formulating hair sprays, deep moisturising masks and cleansing conditioners. The latter is a hot topic in the Ethnic hair care market with women with thick or curly hair actively seeking more modern solutions to cleanse their hair and maintain its moisture. Unlike traditional shampoos, cleansing conditioners contain little or no sulphates, which
anox HC-30 is a solid product with an excellent performance in hair
sustainable production methods. The
are perceived to dry out the hair.
DID YOU KNOW?
With cleansing conditioners, the lines between washing and conditioning are blurred. They wash while
Danox HC-30 is suitable for all hair types. It provides excellent detangling results comparable to Behentrimonium Chloride and better than shorter alkyl chain cationic surfactants like Cetrimonium Chloride.
requires less storage space. It can
preserving hair’s natural oils, protecting it from external damage from UV irradiation, heat styling, bleaching or straightening treatments.
Compatible and easy to use
Danox HC-30 is compatible with silicones
be processed at low temperature for those
and acts as a viscosity builder, reducing
manufacturers looking to implement more
the need for additional ingredients in the formulation. It is also compatible with polymers,
Main features of Danox HC-30:
other cationic surfactants, preservatives, fragrances, emulsifiers, extracts, vitamins, humectants and dyes. The conditioning system can be used in a
• hair conditioning system
wide range of concentrations, from 2.5 percent
• vegetable origin
for leave-on conditioners to 12 percent for hair
• environmentally friendly
masks. Typical concentrations for standard
• t wo-in-one product
hair conditioners are between four and eight
• ready to use
percent, depending on the desired viscosity of
• easy to handle
the final product or the required performance. •
• hot and cold processable • optimised performance.
CIM Chemicals – www.cim.co.za
National Chemical raw material suppliers for the personal care, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries
Brad: 060 583 5324
www.cim.co.za
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| AUGUST 2017 | P C Review