2-Hydroxypropylcarbamato Amodimethicone is an inorganic chemical compound, a Dimethicone by-product.

The name describes the structure of the molecule:

• 2-Hydroxypropylcarbamato refers to a functional group that contains a carbamate (a derivative of carbamic acid) attached to a hydroxypropyl structure. This structure imparts hydrophilic properties to the compound, enhancing its water solubility.
• Amodimethicone refers to a modified type of silicone, used in hair products for its conditioning properties. Amodimethicone is known for its ability to adhere to damaged hair, providing a smooth finish and improving combability.

Industrial Chemical Synthesis of 2-Hydroxypropylcarbamato Amodimethicone

• Chemical Modification of amodimethicone, adding the 2-hydroxypropylcarbamato group to the silicone structure.
• Reaction Control. The modification reaction is monitored to ensure it occurs correctly and the final product has the desired properties.
• Purification. After the reaction, 2-Hydroxypropylcarbamato Amodimethicone is purified to remove impurities and by-products.
• Quality Control. The purified 2-Hydroxypropylcarbamato Amodimethicone undergoes quality checks to ensure it meets the required standards. After quality control, it is packaged for use in hair care products, where it utilizes its conditioning, antistatic, and color protection properties.

Form and Color

2-Hydroxypropylcarbamato Amodimethicone is typically a viscous liquid colorless or very light in color.

What it is used for and where

Cosmetics

Hair conditioning agent. A large number of ingredients with specific purposes can co-exist in a hair shampoo: cleansers, conditioners, thickeners, mattifying 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, dispersing agents that may contain cationic surfactants, thickeners, emollients, polymers. The typology of hair conditioners includes: intensive conditioners, instant conditioners, thickening conditioners, drying conditioners.

Commercial Applications

 It is primarily used in hair care products, such as conditioners, hair masks, and leave-in sprays. This ingredient is known for its conditioning properties, helping to detangle, soften, and reduce frizz in hair. It also enhances hair shine and manageability, providing thermal protection during styling.

Safety

Dimethicone is a chemical compound, derived from silicone, a mixture of linear methylated siloxane polymers, a chemically inert silicone-based polymer. It is considered safe when formulated to be non-irritating in cosmetic products.