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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
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- Chemical Structure
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Product Attributes
Galsilk™ 700 is cationic copolymer. It is soluble in water in all proportions and compatible with all classes of surfactants.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Hair Care Applications
- Use Level
- 1 - 3 %
- Product Applications
- Galsilk™ 700 is a cationic polymer extensively used for cosmetic applications. It is an invaluable multifunctional component in cosmetics and toiletries, and thus is one of the most widely produced cationic polymers in the world today.
- Galsilk™ 700 enhances the performance characteristics of hair care formulations.
- In shampoo, it stabilizes foam, increases viscosity while contributing excellent lubricity, wet combability and lustre to hair, without any build-up. It is used effectively in hair shampoos and cream rinses at low concentrations.
- It can also be used to improve the dispersion, substantivity, and/or activity of hair colors and other functional ingredients on hair.
- Use concentration: 1 - 3% as such
Properties
- Physical Form
- Solubility
- Appearance
- Clear, viscous liquid, colourless
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Color | max. 15.0 | APHA | — |
| Solids Content (at 105°C, 2 hrs) | 8.1 - 9.1 | % by mass | — |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.5 | — | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C, # 4, 10 rpm) | 7,500 - 15,000 | cps | Brookfield RVT |
| Residual Acrylamide | max. 1.0 | ppm | — |
| Microbial Count (TVC) | max. 10 | cfu/ml | — |
| Microbial Count (Y/ M) | max. 10 | cfu/ml | — |
Safety & Health
- Safety Information
Spill should be contained / collected and disposed off as per the regulations. Avoid ingestion, contact with eyes, skin and clothing. In case of contact with eyes and skin, seek adequate and timely medical attention, if necessary.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
Galsilk™ 700 is available in 235 litres HMHDPE carboys. Total of 80 carboys i.e. 18.8 MT can be shipped palletized or non - palletized in 20 ft. full container load. It is also available in 50 litres HMHDPE carboys. Total of 360 carboys i.e. 18 MT can be shipped palletized or non - palletized in 20 ft. full container load. It can be supplied in IBC (1 MT). Total of 18 IBC i.e. 18 MT can be shipped in 20 ft. full container load.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 Years
- Storage & Handling Information
- Store the material in a clean, dry place at 20 - 40°C, away from direct heat and sunlight.
- In original sealed condition, when stored as suggested, the shelf life of the product is at least two years.
- Keep the containers tightly closed after use.
- Once carboy / IBC is opened, consume the product within a week.
- On prolonged storage at < 10°C, product may become non - pourable.
- If it becomes non - pourable, it is recommended to keep the HMHDPE carboys / IBC in hot room of 30 - 40°C (avoid direct heating).
- During storage, stacking should be maximum 1+1 IBC / carboys (palletized / non - palletized).