BTMS - 50 Emulsifier

BTMS-50

High-Performance Conditioning Emulsifier

Composition: 50% Behentrimonium Methosulfate, 35% Cetyl Alcohol, 15% Stearyl Alcohol

Appearance: White to off-white flakes or pellets

Solubility: Dispersible in heated oil and water phases

Function: Conditioning emulsifier, hair conditioning agent, emulsion stabilizer

BTMS-50 is a premium conditioning emulsifier widely used in haircare and skincare formulations to provide excellent slip, detangling, softness, and emulsification performance. It is especially popular in conditioners, masks, leave-ins, lotions, and creams where a smooth, luxurious feel is desired.

Supplied as a cosmetic raw material for formulation use.

What It Does

BTMS-50 functions as both an emulsifier and conditioning agent, helping create stable emulsions with a rich, elegant sensory profile. In haircare systems, it improves combability, softness, and slip while reducing static and roughness.

Key Benefits

• Provides excellent conditioning and detangling.
• Creates rich, creamy emulsions with elegant texture.
• Improves softness and combability in haircare products.
• Helps reduce static and flyaways.
• Adds smooth slip and a silky after-feel.
• Useful in both haircare and skincare formulations.

Typical Use Levels

• 1–3% — Lightweight lotions and conditioning support
• 3–6% — Standard conditioners and creams
• 6–10% — Rich masks, deep conditioners, and intensive treatments

How to Incorporate

• Add to the heated oil phase during emulsification.
• Typically processed around 65–75°C for proper melting and incorporation.
• Combine with oils, butters, silicones, and fatty alcohols as needed.

Formulation Notes

• Produces highly stable and elegant emulsions.
• Works especially well in hair masks and leave-in conditioners.
• Pairs well with cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, silicones, and plant oils.
• Can create very rich textures depending on usage level.
• Often preferred over basic emulsifying waxes when superior conditioning is desired.

Common Applications

• Hair conditioners
• Hair masks and treatments
• Leave-in conditioners
• Creams and lotions
• Detangling products
• Body butters and emulsions

BTMS-50 is what happens when chemistry decides hair should stop fighting back during brushing. Entire product categories exist because humans refuse to accept tangles.

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place.
• Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.
• Protect from moisture and contamination.

Disclaimer

This material is supplied for cosmetic formulation use only. Users are responsible for evaluating suitability, stability, and regulatory compliance within finished formulations.