Amodimethicone (Water-Dispersible Emulsion)

Why Choose Amodimethicone Emulsion?

This amino-functional silicone deposits selectively on damaged hair, improving smoothness and shine with minimal weight. In mildly acidic pH, the amine groups carry a positive charge that targets the negatively charged, porous sites on hair fibers.

Key Benefits:

• Reduces frizz and enhances manageability
• Improves wet/dry combing and detangling
• Boosts gloss and softness without greasiness
• Helps retain hair color by forming a protective, hydrophobic film
• Supports heat styling slip and reduces mechanical damage

Performance Highlights:

• Selective conditioning with reduced build-up on healthy areas
• Effective at low use levels in rinse-off and leave-in formats
• Plays well with cationic systems and cationic polymers for enhanced deposition

Typical Use Levels (convert from solids)

• Shampoos: 0.1–0.4% active silicone → ~0.3–1.0% emulsion (at ~38% solids)
• Rinse-off conditioners/masks: 0.3–0.8% active → ~0.8–2.3% emulsion
• Leave-ins/creams/sprays: 0.1–0.3% active → ~0.3–0.8% emulsion

Formulation Tips:

In Water-Based Emulsions & Conditioners:

• Add during cool-down < 40 °C; avoid excessive post-addition shear.
• Target finished pH 4.0–5.5 to maximize deposition and performance.
• Excellent with cationic emulsifiers (e.g., BTMS-50/25) and cationic polymers (e.g., Polyquaternium-10/7).

In Shampoos:

• Use small amounts of cationic polymer (e.g., 0.1–0.3% PQ-10) to aid deposition from anionic surfactant systems.
• Add the emulsion late and keep pH in the mildly acidic range.

Documents

• COA
• SDS