BRB 1288 - Amodimethicone (and) Trideceth-12 (and) Cetrimonium Chloride

BRB 1288 is a professional silicone-based conditioning agent primarily designed for hair care formulations. It is an emulsion of an amine-functional silicone polymer that helps improve hair softness, smoothness, shine, and manageability.

Its lightweight conditioning properties make it suitable for shampoos, conditioners, leave-in treatments, and styling products. BRB 1288 helps improve both wet and dry combing while reducing the appearance of frizz and providing a silky, healthy-looking finish.

INCI Name

Amodimethicone (and) Trideceth-12 (and) Cetrimonium Chloride

Recommended Use Level

• Conditioners: Typically 2% or higher
• Styling Products: 0.5–2%

The final usage level should be optimized according to the desired conditioning performance and formulation type.

Solubility & Phase

Supplied as a silicone emulsion and generally incorporated into the formulation with gentle mixing. It is commonly added during the cool-down phase or according to the specific formulation process.

Product Specifications

• Appearance: Milky white, thin liquid
• pH: Approximately 6
• Viscosity: Approximately 5 mm²/s at 25°C
• Silicone Content: Approximately 35%
• D4 Content: Less than 0.1%

Certifications & Grade

• Cosmetic Grade
• Professional hair conditioning ingredient
• Silicone emulsion
• Suitable for commercial hair care formulations
• Compliant with applicable EU and US cosmetic regulations

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Keep the container tightly sealed. Avoid freezing and excessive temperature fluctuations.

Commonly Used With

• Polyquaternium-7 — for enhanced conditioning and manageability
• D-Panthenol (Vitamin B5) — for moisturized and healthier-looking hair
• Dimethicone — for additional smoothness and shine
• Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) — for lightweight slip and sensory performance
• Cetrimonium Chloride — for improved detangling and conditioning

• Provides a silky and smooth feel to hair
• Improves hair softness and manageability
• Enhances both wet and dry combing
• Helps reduce tangling and mechanical breakage
• Provides lightweight conditioning without excessive heaviness
• Adds shine and a healthy-looking appearance
• Helps improve smoothness and reduce frizz
• Supports color-treated hair formulations
• Forms a conditioning film on the hair surface

• Hair conditioners
• Shampoos
• Leave-in conditioners
• Hair masks
• Hair serums
• Styling creams
• Hair styling products
• Color protection formulations
• Detangling treatments