Why It Matters
UV filter and cuticle-sealing polymer systems for color protection and shine retention in treated hair
Solution Approach
UV filter and cuticle-sealing polymer systems for color protection and shine retention in treated hair RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.
Typical Treatment Workflow
1
System Assessment
Characterize operating conditions—fluid composition, temperature, pressure, flow rates—and benchmark current treatment performance.
2
Chemistry Selection
Match base chemicals to your operating envelope. Factor in compatibility with existing programs, regulatory constraints, and downstream impacts.
3
Dosage & Delivery
Determine optimal treat rates through jar testing or field trials. Configure packaging (drums, totes, ISO tanks) to match consumption and storage logistics.
4
Monitoring & Adjustment
Track KPIs—coupon rates, residuals, separator performance, water quality. Adjust chemistry and dosage as conditions change.
Recommended Chemistries (5)
Benzophenone-3
CAS 131-57-7
Specialty Additives
UV Protection
Absorbs UV energy and dissipates it as heat, shielding oxidation-prone dye chromophores from photobleaching
Melting Point: 66 °C Boiling Point: 150–160 °C at 5 mmHg Density: 1.32 at 25 °C
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Avobenzone
CAS 70356-09-1
Specialty Additives
UV Protection
Captures longer-wavelength UVA that drives color fade in dyed hair
Melting Point: 83.5 °C Solubility: Solubility at 20 °C: glycerin, 0.1% w/w; ethano… Vapor Pressure: 0.0000014
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Octocrylene
CAS 6197-30-4
Specialty Additives
UV Protection
Adds UVB coverage and photostabilizes Avobenzone, extending the protective window
Solubility: Insoluble
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Polyquaternium-10
CAS 68610-92-4
Surfactants
Cellulosic conditioning film-forming polymer
Substantive film smooths and seals lifted cuticle, locking in dye and shine
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Amodimethicone, Cetrimonium Cloride, Trideceth-12
Aminosilicone deposits on damaged cuticle to seal the fiber and retain reflective shine
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