Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin is achemical compound, a cationic surfactant, an enhanced protein, hydrolyzed, soluble, antistatic keratin made from coconut.

The name describes the structure of the molecule:

• Cocodimonium indicates that the compound is a quaternary ammonium salt derived from coconut oil. These salts are known for their conditioning and anti-static properties.
• Hydroxypropyl refers to a hydroxypropyl group, which is a functional group derived from propylene alcohol. It adds hydration and improves the solubility of the compound.
• Hydrolyzed Keratin is a form of keratin that has been broken down into smaller peptides. It is used for its repairing and strengthening properties on hair, as keratin is a key protein in the structure of hair.

Description of raw materials used in production:

This compound is obtained by hydrolyzing keratin, a protein naturally found in hair, nails, and skin. The hydrolyzed keratin is then chemically modified with cocodimonium chloride, a quaternary ammonium salt derived from coconut oil.

Step-by-step Summary of Industrial Production Process.

• Extraction and purification of keratin from natural sources such as wool, hair, or feathers.
• Hydrolysis of keratin to break down the proteins into peptides and amino acids.
• Reaction of the hydrolyzed keratin with cocodimonium chloride.
• Further purification of the product to remove impurities.
• Quality control to ensure compliance with specifications.

Form and Color.

Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin appears as a viscous liquid or as a solid powder, usually in a light yellow color.

What it is for and where

Cosmetics

It confers high cysteine content and conditioning properties to hair care products used in cosmetic products such as liquid soaps, shampoos and more.

It has several positive effects on hair:

1- Conditioning agent.

It makes the skin and hair smooth, preventing hair from rippling.

2 - Moisturizing agent.

Limit excessive water evaporation. Soothes the possible irritating effect of anionic surfactants on the skin

Usage level: 3.0-5.0%

Antistatic agent. Static electricity build-up has a direct influence on products and causes electrostatic adsorption. The antistatic ingredient reduces static build-up and surface resistivity on the surface of the skin and hair.

Hair conditioning agent. A significant number of ingredients with specific and targeted purposes may co-exist in hair shampoo formulations: cleansers, conditioners, thickeners, matting agents, sequestering agents, fragrances, preservatives, special additives. However, the indispensable ingredients are the cleansers and conditioners as they are necessary and sufficient for hair cleansing and manageability. The others act as commercial and non-essential auxiliaries such as: appearance, fragrance, colouring, etc. Hair conditioning agents have the task of increasing shine, manageability and volume, and reducing static electricity, especially after treatments such as colouring, ironing, waving, drying and brushing. They are, in practice, dispersants that may contain cationic surfactants, thickeners, emollients, polymers. The typology of hair conditioning agents includes: intensive conditioners, instant conditioners, thickening conditioners, drying conditioners. They can perform their task generally accompanied by other different ingredients.

Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.

Safety

Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin is a product generally considered safe.

All information on the manufacture, use and safety of keratins is widely explained in this report (1).

Synonyms :

Kera Quat NPNF™

References_________________________________________________________________________

(1) Safety Assessment of Keratin and Keratin-Derived Ingredients  as Used in Cosmetics 

Scientific Literature Review for Public Comment Release Date:  December 10, 2015 Panel Meeting Date: March 31 – April 1, 2016