VARONIC APM e - Quetzal Quimica

VARONIC ® APM
High polar cosmetic oil with solubilizing properties
• Emollient ether with low pour point
• Good slip agent in stick products
• Effective solubilizer
• Based on a vegetable alcohol
Goldschmidt Personal Care
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INCI Name (CTFA Name)
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
Chemical and physical properties
(not part of specifications)
Form liquid
Appearance (25°C) clear
Further product information
(not part of specifications)
Water content (%) approx. 0.4
Viscosity at 25 °C
according to Höppler
(mPas)
Surface tension at
25 °C according to ring
method (mN/m)
approx. 25
approx. 30
Spreadability low spreading
Polarity strong polarity
Pour point following
DIN ISO 3016 (°C)
Solubility in
approx. 0
Water Insoluble
Glycerin Insoluble
Propylene Glycol Dispersible
Ethyl Alcohol Soluble
Mineral Oil Soluble
Vegetable Oil Soluble
Properties
• High polar, medium viscous cosmetic oil
• Good solubilizer and caring additive
• Miscible with other cosmetic oils and fats
Application
VARONIC ® APM is suitable for
• transparent deodorant sticks
• colognes and toilet waters
• conditioning hair care balms
The usage concentration may vary between
1 % and 80 %.
Packaging
190 kg drums
Storage and processing recommendation
Storage temperature: 10 – 40 °C
Process within 6 months after delivery.
Hazardous goods classification
Information concerning
− classification and labelling according to
regulations for transport and for dangerous
substances
− protective measures for storage and
handling
− measures in accidents and fires
− toxicity and ecological effects
is given in our material safety data sheets.
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Guide Line Formulations
Clear Emollient Stick
VARONIC ® APM 69.5 %
Propylene Glycol 13.5 %
Water 4.0 %
Sodium Stearate 8.0 %
REWOMID ® DC 212 S 5.0 %
Preservative, perfume, dye q.s.
Preparation:
1) Dissolve the sodium stearate and the
REWOMID ® DC 212 S in VARONIC ® APM,
propylene glycol and water at approx. 85 °C
2) Stir until clear.
3) Cool to approx 75 °C and add the
preservatives, perfume and dye as required.
4) Pour into molds.
After Shave
VARONIC ® APM 1.00 %
SD Alcohol 40 75.75 %
Water 23.00 %
Lapyrium Chloride 0.25 %
Perfume q.s.
Preparation:
Mix all ingredients together until clear.
Translucent Deodorant Stick
VARONIC ® APM 79.0 %
Propylene Glycol 10.0 %
Sodium Stearate 8.0 %
Water 3.0 %
Deodorant or antiperspirant
active, e.g. TEGODEO ® HY 77,
for the desired effect
q.s.
Perfume q.s.
Preparation:
1) Introduce the sodium stearate in VARONIC ®
APM.
2) Heat while stirring to 60 °C until the sodium
stearate is finely dispersed.
3) Add propylene glycol and continue heating.
4) Add water at 80 °C, then heat to 85 °C until
clear.
5) Cool while stirring to 77 °C, add perfume and
deo/AP actives.
6) Package at 73 °C.
Pre-Electric Shave
VARONIC ® APM 3.0 %
Ethyl Alcohol or Isopropyl Alcohol 80.0 %
Water 17.0 %
Dye, perfume q.s.
Preparation:
Mix all ingredients together until clear.
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Hair Care Balm
VARISOFT ® W 575 PG 2.5 %
TEGINACID ®
2.0 %
VARONIC ® APM 3.0 %
Wheat Germ Oil
(Triticum Vulgare)
2.0 %
Hydroxyethylcellulose
(Natrosol 250 HHR)
0.5 %
Water 90.0 %
Preservative, perfume q.s.
Preparation:
1. Prepare the Hydroxyethylcellulose solution by
adding it to the water and stirring it at 45 °C
until it has been dissolved.
2. Add TEGINACID ® , VARONIC ® APM and
wheat germ oil and heat to 70 °C.
3. Disperse VARISOFT ® W 575 PG in and
homogenize.
4. Cool down to 40°C and adjust the pH to 4.0.
5. Add the preservative and perfume.
Conditioning Hair Rinse for Dry Hair
Phase A
VARISOFT ® W 575 DPG 3.3 %
TEGO ® Alkanol 16 3.3 %
VARONIC ® APM
Phase B
1.0 %
Citric Acid approx. 0.3 %
Hydroxyethylcellulose
(Natrosol 250 HHR)
approx. 0.5 %
Water ad 100.0 %
Preservative, perfume q.s.
Preparation:
1. Heat the water up to 50°C.
2. Sprinkle in Hydroxyethylcellulose and allow to
soak.
3. Stir Phase A at 65 °C until homogenous.
4. Combine water and oil phase at 65 °C and
homogenize.
5. After carefully cooling down to 30 °C the pH
value is adjusted with citric acid.
6. Add the preservative and perfume.
B 03/00
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