BTMS-50 Conditioning Emulsifier
BTMS-50 Conditioning Emulsifier
BTMS-50 Conditioning Emulsifier (Behentrimonium Methosulfate Conditioning Wax)
Our BTMS-50 is a conditioning emulsifying wax supplied as easy-to-measure flakes. It contains 50% behentrimonium methosulfate (a cationic conditioning ingredient) with cetyl alcohol and butylene glycol (INCI: Cetyl Alcohol and Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Butylene Glycol).
It is most often used in hair conditioners, leave-in treatments and solid conditioner bars, where it adds slip, softness and detangling. It can also be used in creams, lotions and scrubs to give a soft, silky after-feel.
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50% BTMS Cationic conditioning wax |
Hair conditioners Liquid and solid bars |
Creams and lotions Silky after-feel |
50 g to 250 g Three pack sizes |
Safety information: for external (cosmetic) use only. Keep out of reach of children and keep away from the eyes. Rinse-off hair products should be rinsed out well. See Safety below.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | BTMS-50 Conditioning Emulsifier |
| INCI (typical) | Cetyl Alcohol and Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Butylene Glycol |
| Active | 50% behentrimonium methosulfate |
| Type | Cationic conditioning emulsifying wax |
| Appearance | Waxy flakes |
| Solubility | Melt into the oil phase of a formula |
| Typical use rate | About 2-8% depending on the product. Test your own recipe |
| Compatibility | Works with non-ionic ingredients. Avoid mixing with anionic surfactants and soaps, which can make the product separate or lose its conditioning effect |
| Suitable for | Hair conditioners, leave-in treatments, solid conditioner bars, creams, lotions, scrubs |
| Pack Sizes | 50 g, 100 g, 250 g |
| Storage | Sealed, cool and dry, away from heat and sunlight |
| Use | Raw material for makers. Formulation, preservation, safety assessment and labelling of finished products are the maker's responsibility. External use only |
Uses
| Use | How it is used |
|---|---|
| Hair conditioner | Melt into the oil phase with a little oil or butter. Typical starting point about 3-5% |
| Leave-in conditioner | Use a lower rate and a light formula so it does not weigh hair down |
| Solid conditioner bars | Combine with fatty alcohols and butters, then pour into moulds and set |
| Creams and lotions | Used with a non-ionic emulsifier to give a soft, silky after-feel |
| Scrubs | Adds a creamy, soft feel to emulsified scrubs |
| Beard and body care | Test small batches in your own recipes |
How to Make a Simple Hair Conditioner
- Weigh. Weigh the water phase (water and vegetable glycerine) and the oil phase (BTMS-50 with a little butter or oil) into separate heat-safe containers.
- Heat. Heat both phases to about 70-75 °C in a double boiler, stirring until the flakes have fully melted.
- Combine. Pour the water phase into the oil phase and blend with a stick blender until smooth.
- Cool. Keep stirring gently as it cools. Conditioners thicken as they cool.
- Add the extras. Below about 40 °C, add heat-sensitive ingredients, fragrance and your preservatives. Check the pH, as hair products are usually slightly acidic.
- Pack and test. Pour into clean containers and test on hair after 24 hours.
Tip: Most hair conditioners work best at a slightly acidic pH. A little citric acid or lactic acid can help. Test your own recipe.
Using It in Hair & Skin Care ▼
These are common maker starting points, not fixed rules. Results vary with your recipe, so always test a small batch first.
| Use | Starting amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rinse-off conditioner | About 3-5% of the formula | Pair with a little oil or butter and a fatty alcohol. Test on hair. |
| Leave-in conditioner | About 2-3% of the formula | Keep the formula light. Use sparingly on fine hair. |
| Solid conditioner bar | Higher rate, as set by your recipe | Combine with butters and fatty alcohols. Test the bar hardness. |
| Cream or lotion | About 1-3% with a non-ionic emulsifier | Gives a soft, silky feel. Test for stability. |
| Scrubs | About 2-4% | Use in emulsified scrubs for a creamy feel. |
BTMS-50 is cationic. Do not mix it with anionic surfactants such as SLSA, or with soap, as these can make the product separate.
Tips & Troubleshooting ▼
| Problem | Likely cause | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| Product separates | Mixed with an anionic ingredient | BTMS is cationic. Avoid anionic surfactants and soap in the same formula. |
| Grainy or waxy lumps | Wax cooled too fast | Reheat to about 75 °C, re-blend and cool while stirring. |
| Hair feels heavy or greasy | Rate too high, or too much oil | Reduce the BTMS-50 or the oil in the next batch. |
| Too thin | Not enough wax | Increase the BTMS-50 a little or add a fatty alcohol. |
| Mix spoils or smells off | Water-based products can grow mould and bacteria | Use clean tools, add a suitable preservative and use clean, dry containers. |
| Does not seem to condition | pH too high, or too low a rate | Check the pH is slightly acidic and increase the rate a little. |
Safety & Selling Your Products ▼
This product is a cosmetic raw material for external use only. Do not swallow it, keep it out of reach of children and keep it away from the eyes. Melted ingredients are hot and can burn, so never heat over a direct flame and never leave them unattended. Patch test finished products before first use and stop using a product if irritation occurs.
BTMS-50 is cationic and can irritate eyes. Rinse well if it gets in them. Water-based hair products need a suitable preservative.
Selling what you make? This is a raw material for makers. The formulation, preservation, safety assessment, labelling and any regulatory requirements for your finished cosmetics or soap (including the NZ cosmetic rules) are your responsibility, and health or treatment claims should not be made for your products. Always follow the safety data for each ingredient you add. Contact us at info@purefx.co.nz if you need product information.
Frequently Asked Questions ▼
What does BTMS-50 do?
It conditions hair and skin. It adds slip, softness and detangling, and it also acts as an emulsifying wax.
What does the 50 mean?
The flakes contain 50% behentrimonium methosulfate, with cetyl alcohol and butylene glycol.
Can I use it with soap or SLSA?
No. BTMS is cationic and does not mix well with anionic ingredients such as soap or SLSA.
How much do I use?
About 2-8% depending on the product. Many conditioners start at about 3-5%. Always test.
Can I make a solid conditioner bar?
Yes. It is popular in solid conditioner bar recipes. Combine it with butters and fatty alcohols.
Is it vegan?
We have not confirmed its vegan status. Please ask us before making a vegan claim.
Do I need a preservative?
Yes, for anything containing water. The wax itself does not preserve your product.
How should I store it?
Sealed, in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight.
Is it for internal use?
No. It is sold for external cosmetic use only.
Sizes & Price
| Pack | Price | Price per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| 50 g | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| 100 g | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| 250 g | $28.00 | $11.20 |
Pairs Well With
Pair with shea butter, sweet almond oil or avocado oil, and add vegetable glycerine or hyaluronic acid powder. Use with a non-ionic emulsifier such as Emulsifying Wax (Neowax B200). Preserve with Geogard 221 or phenoxyethanol, and finish with rosemary essential oil or lavender essential oil. See our shampoo and conditioner bases. Browse emulsifiers and thickeners. |
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BTMS-50 Conditioning Emulsifier (Behentrimonium Methosulfate Conditioning Wax)
Our BTMS-50 is a conditioning emulsifying wax supplied as easy-to-measure flakes. It contains 50% behentrimonium methosulfate (a cationic conditioning ingredient) with cetyl alcohol and butylene glycol (INCI: Cetyl Alcohol and Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Butylene Glycol).
It is most often used in hair conditioners, leave-in treatments and solid conditioner bars, where it adds slip, softness and detangling. It can also be used in creams, lotions and scrubs to give a soft, silky after-feel.
|
50% BTMS Cationic conditioning wax |
Hair conditioners Liquid and solid bars |
Creams and lotions Silky after-feel |
50 g to 250 g Three pack sizes |
Safety information: for external (cosmetic) use only. Keep out of reach of children and keep away from the eyes. Rinse-off hair products should be rinsed out well. See Safety below.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | BTMS-50 Conditioning Emulsifier |
| INCI (typical) | Cetyl Alcohol and Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Butylene Glycol |
| Active | 50% behentrimonium methosulfate |
| Type | Cationic conditioning emulsifying wax |
| Appearance | Waxy flakes |
| Solubility | Melt into the oil phase of a formula |
| Typical use rate | About 2-8% depending on the product. Test your own recipe |
| Compatibility | Works with non-ionic ingredients. Avoid mixing with anionic surfactants and soaps, which can make the product separate or lose its conditioning effect |
| Suitable for | Hair conditioners, leave-in treatments, solid conditioner bars, creams, lotions, scrubs |
| Pack Sizes | 50 g, 100 g, 250 g |
| Storage | Sealed, cool and dry, away from heat and sunlight |
| Use | Raw material for makers. Formulation, preservation, safety assessment and labelling of finished products are the maker's responsibility. External use only |
Uses
| Use | How it is used |
|---|---|
| Hair conditioner | Melt into the oil phase with a little oil or butter. Typical starting point about 3-5% |
| Leave-in conditioner | Use a lower rate and a light formula so it does not weigh hair down |
| Solid conditioner bars | Combine with fatty alcohols and butters, then pour into moulds and set |
| Creams and lotions | Used with a non-ionic emulsifier to give a soft, silky after-feel |
| Scrubs | Adds a creamy, soft feel to emulsified scrubs |
| Beard and body care | Test small batches in your own recipes |
How to Make a Simple Hair Conditioner
- Weigh. Weigh the water phase (water and vegetable glycerine) and the oil phase (BTMS-50 with a little butter or oil) into separate heat-safe containers.
- Heat. Heat both phases to about 70-75 °C in a double boiler, stirring until the flakes have fully melted.
- Combine. Pour the water phase into the oil phase and blend with a stick blender until smooth.
- Cool. Keep stirring gently as it cools. Conditioners thicken as they cool.
- Add the extras. Below about 40 °C, add heat-sensitive ingredients, fragrance and your preservatives. Check the pH, as hair products are usually slightly acidic.
- Pack and test. Pour into clean containers and test on hair after 24 hours.
Tip: Most hair conditioners work best at a slightly acidic pH. A little citric acid or lactic acid can help. Test your own recipe.
Using It in Hair & Skin Care ▼
These are common maker starting points, not fixed rules. Results vary with your recipe, so always test a small batch first.
| Use | Starting amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rinse-off conditioner | About 3-5% of the formula | Pair with a little oil or butter and a fatty alcohol. Test on hair. |
| Leave-in conditioner | About 2-3% of the formula | Keep the formula light. Use sparingly on fine hair. |
| Solid conditioner bar | Higher rate, as set by your recipe | Combine with butters and fatty alcohols. Test the bar hardness. |
| Cream or lotion | About 1-3% with a non-ionic emulsifier | Gives a soft, silky feel. Test for stability. |
| Scrubs | About 2-4% | Use in emulsified scrubs for a creamy feel. |
BTMS-50 is cationic. Do not mix it with anionic surfactants such as SLSA, or with soap, as these can make the product separate.
Tips & Troubleshooting ▼
| Problem | Likely cause | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| Product separates | Mixed with an anionic ingredient | BTMS is cationic. Avoid anionic surfactants and soap in the same formula. |
| Grainy or waxy lumps | Wax cooled too fast | Reheat to about 75 °C, re-blend and cool while stirring. |
| Hair feels heavy or greasy | Rate too high, or too much oil | Reduce the BTMS-50 or the oil in the next batch. |
| Too thin | Not enough wax | Increase the BTMS-50 a little or add a fatty alcohol. |
| Mix spoils or smells off | Water-based products can grow mould and bacteria | Use clean tools, add a suitable preservative and use clean, dry containers. |
| Does not seem to condition | pH too high, or too low a rate | Check the pH is slightly acidic and increase the rate a little. |
Safety & Selling Your Products ▼
This product is a cosmetic raw material for external use only. Do not swallow it, keep it out of reach of children and keep it away from the eyes. Melted ingredients are hot and can burn, so never heat over a direct flame and never leave them unattended. Patch test finished products before first use and stop using a product if irritation occurs.
BTMS-50 is cationic and can irritate eyes. Rinse well if it gets in them. Water-based hair products need a suitable preservative.
Selling what you make? This is a raw material for makers. The formulation, preservation, safety assessment, labelling and any regulatory requirements for your finished cosmetics or soap (including the NZ cosmetic rules) are your responsibility, and health or treatment claims should not be made for your products. Always follow the safety data for each ingredient you add. Contact us at info@purefx.co.nz if you need product information.
Frequently Asked Questions ▼
What does BTMS-50 do?
It conditions hair and skin. It adds slip, softness and detangling, and it also acts as an emulsifying wax.
What does the 50 mean?
The flakes contain 50% behentrimonium methosulfate, with cetyl alcohol and butylene glycol.
Can I use it with soap or SLSA?
No. BTMS is cationic and does not mix well with anionic ingredients such as soap or SLSA.
How much do I use?
About 2-8% depending on the product. Many conditioners start at about 3-5%. Always test.
Can I make a solid conditioner bar?
Yes. It is popular in solid conditioner bar recipes. Combine it with butters and fatty alcohols.
Is it vegan?
We have not confirmed its vegan status. Please ask us before making a vegan claim.
Do I need a preservative?
Yes, for anything containing water. The wax itself does not preserve your product.
How should I store it?
Sealed, in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight.
Is it for internal use?
No. It is sold for external cosmetic use only.
Sizes & Price
| Pack | Price | Price per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| 50 g | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| 100 g | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| 250 g | $28.00 | $11.20 |
Pairs Well With
Pair with shea butter, sweet almond oil or avocado oil, and add vegetable glycerine or hyaluronic acid powder. Use with a non-ionic emulsifier such as Emulsifying Wax (Neowax B200). Preserve with Geogard 221 or phenoxyethanol, and finish with rosemary essential oil or lavender essential oil. See our shampoo and conditioner bases. Browse emulsifiers and thickeners. |
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