Simple Hair Conditioner Base

This simple hair conditioner base makes use of CoChem™ SCS, a creme rinse conditioner concentrate compatible with a wide range of additives, including moderate levels of electrolytes. So the performance of CoChem™ SCS-based products can be tailored to provide the specialized performance properties, enhanced esthetics and unique consumer appeal required for products ranging from everyday-use conditioners to once-a-week treatments.
This formulation is a platform from which to demonstrate the versatility of CoChem™ SCS. As is, it provides full functionality as a hair conditioner.  Simply add colorant(s), preservative and fragrance (parfum) of your choice. Specialty ingredients such as effect pigments, cationic polymers, quaternaries, esters, silicones, protein hydrolyzates and botanical extracts may be incorporated to deliver other esthetic and functional benefits, often without adverse effect on finished product stability.

PREPARATIVE PROCEDURE

1	To the main vessel add phase A, start mixing and heating, and when it reaches 60°C add phase B.
2	When the batch reaches 75-80°C, maintain temperature and mix with strong agitation without aeration for at least 15 minutes.
3	When the emulsion particle size has reached a minimum, start cooling batch and when at 40°C add phase C items in order.
4	Add phase D items separately, mix to complete uniformity and stop cooling and mixing when at the desired filling temperature.

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS (25°C)

Appearance	Thick semi-opaque white cream
pH (as is)	4.0 - 4.5
Viscosity (RV, T-D, 20 rpm; cP)	3000 - 5400