Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey is a naturally derived quaternized conditioning agent (polyquaternium) made from honey with excellent moisture binding capabilities for use on skin and hair in both leave-on and rinse-off applications. It is substantive and moisturizing and with its low molecular weight, able to penetrate hair to provide its moisturizing benefits over time while providing shine and luster. It can improve wet-combability of the hair and reduce static buildup when dry combing. It is available as a pale yellow-yellow-brown liquid.
CAS Number: 223705-79-1Chem/IUPAC Name: Honey, 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ethers, chloridesEINECS/ELINCS No: COSING REF No: 34542What is HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HONEY used for?
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey is an ideal humectant for skin and hair, leave-on and rinse-off applications.
- Skin care: It helps in softening and plasticizing skin. It can be found in eye gel, serum, cleansers, cleansing gel, eye serum, facial toners
- Hair care: It is used to improve the conditioning properties of the hair. Promotes detangling, feel, frizz control, heat protection. It is used in conditioners, shampoos, hair treatment/serum, hair, styling aide, detanglers, styling mousse/foam
Origin
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey is made by modifying the hydroxy groups of disaccharides within honey to form a quaternary cationic polymer.
What does HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HONEY do in a formulation?
ANTISTATIC|
HAIR CONDITIONING|
HUMECTANT|
SKIN CONDITIONINGSafety Profile
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey is classified as a safe to use ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products by US OSHA as well as in the EU. It is not known to cause cancer, allergies or immunotoxicity, developmental and reproductive toxicity.
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HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HONEY technical profile
| Property | Values |
| Boiling Point | 105°C |
| Flash Point | >200°F |
| pH |
4.0-6.5 (5% aqueous solution @25°C) |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water Insoluble in oils and esters |
Formulations with HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HONEY
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