ColaMid AVCO
ColaMid AVCO
DESCRIPTION
Based upon natural avocado oil, Cola®Mid AVCO combines the benefits of this natural
oil with the functional properties of an alkanolamide surfactant. Avocado oil has been
found to be an advantageous ingredient in cosmetic preparations that are designed to
prevent dry skin or scalp conditions.
Cosmetic use of avocado oil has increased in part because of its rapid skin penetrating
properties. Its fast penetration helps alleviate that oily after feel that is often found when
other vegetable oils are used. Due to the difficulty of emulsifying avocado oil, however,
its use in aqueous systems has been limited. Cola®Mid AVCO is completely self-
emulsifying and allows the incorporation of an efficacious level of avocado oil. Some
typical examples are listed on the following pages.
FEATURES
• Imparts smooth, silky feel to skin and hair
• Provides foam stabilization, viscosity building and lubricity
• Ideally suited for:
o Clear conditioning shampoos
o Hair rinses
o Mousses
o Creams and lotions
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Clear amber liquid
Activity 100%
Color (GVCS-33) 8
pH (10%) 10.5
PACKAGING
Cola®Mid AVCO is shipped in 450 lb. open head unlined steel drums.
BIODEGRADABILITY
Cola®Mid AVCO is fully biodegradable.
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FORMULATIONS
• NATURAL CONDITIONING SHAMPOO
This formula provides deep cleansing but at the same time prevents excessive stripping
of oil from the hair and scalp. It is thus designed to prevent dry hair and scalp
conditions.
Procedure: Add ingredients in the order listed with good agitation. Adjust pH to 6.0-7.0.
Add preservative, color and perfume as required.
Formulation Properties:
Physical Appearance Crystal clear liquid
Activity 20%
Viscosity ~2800 cps
This conditioning cream rinse imparts the detangling and wet combability that longer hair
usually requires and at the same time provides the natural avocado oil “instant”
conditioning to the hair.
Procedure:
Mix all ingredients. Heat to melt while mixing until uniform (~60oC). Cool with stirring.
Adjust pH to 5.5-6.0. Add preservative, color and perfume as required.
Formulation Properties:
Physical Appearance Creamy lotion
Activity 4.5%
Viscosity Thixotropic pourable liquid
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(For natural conditioning as well as setting properties after and between shampoos)
This mousse imparts cationic and natural avocado oil conditioning while providing a
moderate, non-tacky hold.
Components Purpose Wt. %
Water 91.0
Cola®Mid AVCO Natural oil conditioning, softness, sheen 2.0
Cola®Det LPC Setting, appearance 3.0
Cola®Quat IES Cationic conditioning and detangling 2.0
Siltech D-208 (Siltech) Slip 2.0
Procedure:
Mix Cola®Quat IES and water until uniform. Add Cola®Det LPC and mix until dissolved.
Add Cola®Mid AVCO and stir until completely blended. Add Siltech D-208 and stir until
homogeneous. No heat is required. Add preservative, color and perfume as required.
To Aerosolize Charge:
81.0% Mousse
19.0% Isobutane
Formulation Properties:
Physical Appearance Stable foam
Activity 7%
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