CALCHEM BTMS
High-performance conditioning agent for smooth, manageable hair and refined personal care formulations
CalChem BTMS is a versatile cationic conditioning ingredient based on Behentrimonium Methosulfate & Cetearyl Alcohol, supplied in convenient white pellets for easy incorporation into personal care formulations. Designed for both leave-on and rinse-off applications, it provides conditioning, antistatic, softening, lubrication, and detangling functionality, helping formulators develop hair care products with enhanced manageability and appealing sensory properties. Its long C22 alkyl chain contributes to lubrication and substantivity on hair and skin, while its concentrated format offers flexibility across a range of formulations. CalChem BTMS is well suited for conditioners, detanglers, hair treatments, hair color products, shaving products, and selected skin-care applications. Halal, RSPO Mass Balance, and China IECIC attributes further support specification-driven formulation and sourcing requirements.
Product Identification
| Category | Quaternary Ammonium (Quat) |
| CAS | 81646-13-1, 36653-82-4, 112-92-5 |
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance % | 20 Min |
| pH (2% Soln) | 5.0-7.0 |
| Free Amine % | 0.3 Max |
| Color (APHA) | 100 Max |
| Acid value (mgKOH/g) | 3.0 Max |
Why Choose Our CALCHEM BTMS
Advanced Conditioning for Manageable Hair
CalChem BTMS provides conditioning functionality for both rinse-off and leave-on hair care products. Its cationic nature and substantivity to hair support formulations designed to improve manageability while providing softening and antistatic effects.
- Cationic conditioning agent
- Suitable for leave-on and rinse-off formulations
- Antistatic and softening functionality
- Supports hair manageability
- Substantive to hair and skin
Smoothness, Detangling & Soft Hair Feel
The product is designed to provide lubrication and detangling benefits in hair care formulations. Its long C22 alkyl chain contributes to lubrication, while the resulting conditioning profile supports wet-combing performance and a soft, powdery skin feel.
- Supports wet-combing and detangling
- Provides lubrication
- Helps deliver a soft sensory profile
- Suitable for hair treatment formulations
- Long C22 alkyl chain
Flexible Formulation & Processing
Supplied as white pellets with a minimum 20% active ingredient, CalChem BTMS offers a concentrated conditioning format that can be incorporated into a variety of personal care formulations. The recommended dosage range of 0.5–10% provides flexibility for different formulation requirements.
- Minimum 20% active ingredient
- Recommended use level: 0.5–10%
- Convenient pellet form
- Suitable for diverse formulation concepts
- Non-volatile ingredient
Complete Quality & Regulatory Documentation
Supported by comprehensive technical documentation to help simplify product qualification and customer requirements.
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Regulatory documentation available upon request
Flexible Grades to Meet Your Requirements
As a chemical distributor, we work with multiple qualified supply partners to help meet diverse customer requirements. If your application requires a different grade or specification, our team can help identify the most suitable solution.
- Alternative specifications available upon request
- Various specifications to suit different applications
- Sourcing support based on customer requirements
- Technical assistance in selecting the appropriate grade
Applications
Advanced Hair Conditioner Formulations
CalChem BTMS is designed for leave-on and rinse-off hair conditioners, providing conditioning, softening, antistatic, and detangling functionality. Its substantive nature makes it suitable for formulations focused on improved hair feel and manageability
Detanglers for Easier Hair Management
The product can be incorporated into detangling formulations where lubrication and wet-combing performance are important. Its conditioning properties support smoother handling and improved manageability during hair-care routines.
Hair Relaxers & Straightening Products
CalChem BTMS can be used in hair relaxer and straightener formulations as a conditioning ingredient. It contributes conditioning and softening functionality to treatment-oriented hair-care products.
Hair Color Formulations
The product is suitable for incorporation into selected hair dye formulations where conditioning functionality is desired. Its role can help support the conditioning profile of finished hair-color products.
Shaving & Skin Care Formulations
CalChem BTMS can be used in shaving products and selected leave-on skin-care formulations. Its conditioning and lubricating characteristics provide formulation flexibility beyond conventional hair-care applications.
Hair Mists & Hair Essences
The ingredient can support hair mist and hair essence formulations requiring conditioning functionality. Its substantivity and softening characteristics make it suitable for leave-on hair-care concepts focused on hair feel and manageability.
- Disinfection & Microbial Control
- Formulation
Industries
- Cosmetics
- Industrial
- Personal Care
- Textile and Leather
Available Grades
BTMS-50 — BTMS-50
Premium grade for professional hair care formulations
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol |
| Active Content | 50% |
| Appearance | White waxy flakes |
| Process Type | Standard melt |
| Certifications | COSMOS, REACH |
BTMS-25 SF — BTMS-25
Specially formulated for cold-process formulations, sulfate-free
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol |
| Active Content | 25% |
| Appearance | White waxy flakes |
| Process Type | Cold processable |
| Certifications | COSMOS, Vegan |
BTMS-CP Granules — BTMS-CP
Easiest handling with granular form for faster dispersion
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol |
| Active Content | 35% |
| Appearance | White granules |
| Process Type | Fast-dissolving |
| Certifications | COSMOS, Halal, Kosher |