VARISOFT EQ 100

High-Performance Conditioning Agent with Enhanced Sustainability

Supplier: Evonik Personal Care
Type: Technical Datasheet

VARISOFT EQ 100 (Bis- (Isostearoyl / Oleoyl Isopropyl) Dimonium Methosulfate) is a high-performance esterquat conditioner known for providing superior manageability, lubricity, and hair softness. Especially effective for curly and ethnic hair care, this product is suitable for various hair types, including bleached hair.

VARISOFT EQ 100 significantly reduces hair breakage and is ideal for detangling wet hair. Solvent-free, 100% active, and derived from sustainable vegetable-based fatty acids like rapeseed oil, it is biodegradable and has a strong eco-friendly profile.

Key Properties:

• Superior conditioning: Outperforms Behentrimonium Chloride in detangling, wet comb, and wet feel categories.
• Enhanced manageability: Offers excellent lubricity and softness, even for ethnic and curly hair types.
• Breakage protection: Reduces hair breakage by up to 40% in conditioners and 30-37% in shampoos, as validated by independent combing tests.
• Eco-friendly: Solvent-free, biodegradable, and derived from sustainable, plant-based fatty acids.
• Versatile applications: Perfect for a variety of hair care formulations.
• Liquid form: Easy to handle and suitable for universal application in hair care products.

Claims:

• Conditioning: Superior performance compared to market standards, particularly on wet hair.
• Hair breakage reduction: Up to 40% in conditioners and 30-37% in shampoos.
• Thickening efficacy: Improves viscosity and reduces the need for additional thickeners in formulations.

Applications:

• Hair Care:
  • Conditioners (rinse-off and leave-in)
  • Conditioning shampoos
  • Hair and body shampoos
  • Detangling sprays

Technical and Formulation Data:

• INCI Name: Bis- (Isostearoyl/Oleoyl Isopropyl) Dimonium Methosulfate
• Dosage: Recommended usage level of 0.5%–3.0%
• Solubility: Soluble in anionic/amphoteric surfactant systems, often with PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate (1:1 ratio).
• Formulation:
  • Higher fatty alcohol content (e.g., >5% Cetearyl Alcohol) improves viscosity stability.
  • Requires an emulsifier for stability (e.g., VARISOFT EQ 65 Pellets or TEGO® Care PBS 6 MB).
  • Include polymers such as Carbomer or Alginate for better formulation stability.
• Appearance: Liquid at 20°C
• Active Matter: 100%
• Origin/Nature: Plant-based, primarily rapeseed oil

• Sustainability: Biodegradable with an improved ecotoxicological profile.
• Certification and Compliance: Complies with safety standards; detailed classification and labeling available in safety data sheets.
• Performance Validation: Tested on European bleached hair and curly hair, with significant results validated by independent sensory tests.
• Supplier: VARISOFT EQ 100 Eco-Friendly Hair Conditioner is supplied by Evonik

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