ClariSilk™

Polyester-37

Multi-Functional Conditioning Polymer

ClariSilk™ is a multi-functional conditioning polymer for cleansers, scalp care, and conditioning formulas with a desirable sustainability profile compared to other conditioners. This Polyesteramine has a unique mechanism to associate with different surfactant systems without impacting cleansing effectiveness or inhibiting foam.

  • Enhances formula mildness and decreases irritation from surfactants
  • Alternative for polyquaternium and amodimethicone chemistries
  • Protects hair color from fading
  • Provides micellar thickening
  • Formulator-friendly in pourable liquid form for cold processing and clear formulas

Applications:
shampoos | 2-in-1 hair care | conditioners | hair treatments | hair styling

Standards & Certifications

Natural Origin Index: 0.6
Readily Biodegradable
Clean Beauty Preferred
Halal Certified
Non-palm Derived
Vegan & Cruelty-free
Kosher Compliant
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Additional Information

How to Use

Recommended Use Level: 0.5 - 2.0%

Use Instruction:

  • Add to oil phase or premix with amphoteric surfactant and then add into surfactant system with mixing
  • pH < 6.5 required

Primary Feedstocks

  • Brassica
  • Coconut
  • Petrochemical

For more information about the origin and processing of this ingredient, please request a Technical & Regulatory Dossier.

The Science Behind

ClariSilk™ MB a polyesteramine.

This chemistry provides hair conditioning through multiple mechanisms:

  • Non-quat cationic sites are attracted to anionically charged hair fibers
  • Ester linkages provide secondary attractive forces to hair fibers
  • Alkyl group provides a protective, conditioning layer once bound to hair

The combined effects result in emolliency and gloss characteristic of an ester and adhesion properties comparable to traditional amines.

In cleansing applications, polyesteramines interact with surfactant molecules and reduce the interaction of individual surfactant molecules with the skin's lipid bilayers. The result is a reduction in skin irritation during cleansing.

Prototypes Created With This Product

Micellar Color Protection Shampoo

This novel shampoo provides sulfate-free cleansing without stripping the hair of its dyed color or natural oils.

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