General Information
- Product Name: Polyquaternium-22
- CAS: 53694-17-0
- Synonyms: Polyquaternium-22, DADMAC/AA copolymer, DMDAAC/AA copolymer, 2-Propen-1-aminium,N,N-Dimethyl-N-2-propenyl-,chloride,polymer with acrylic acid
- Molecular Formula: (C8H16NCl)n·(C3H3O2)m
- Molecular Weight: 1-5×105
- Appearance: Clear to slightly turbid viscous liquid
Description
Polyquaternium-22 from Alfa Chemistry is a versatile, zwitterionic polymer created through the copolymerization of dimethyldiallylammonium chloride (DADMAC) and acrylic acid (AA). Known for its compatibility across a broad pH spectrum, Polyquaternium-22 is ideal for formulations targeting dry or chemically treated hair and sensitive skin.
Performance Characteristics
- High Charge Density: It ensures strong conditioning effects, leading to soft, manageable hair and smooth, hydrated skin.
- Broad pH Compatibility: It functions effectively in pH ranges from 1 to 14, allowing it to work across diverse personal care formulations.
- Moisturizing Power: It offers long-lasting hydration, helping to combat dryness in both hair and skin applications.
Technology Parameters
| Items | QAC-P038 | QAC-P039 | QAC-P040 |
| Solid Content (%) | 39-43 | 39-43 | 35-40 |
| pH | 4.2-5.3 | ≤2.5 | 4.0-5.5 |
| Color (APHA) | ≤350 | ≤400 | ≤150 |
| Dynamic Viscosity (cps) | 3000-6000 (#3@12rpm 25℃) | 4000-15000 (#3@6rpm 25℃) | 3500-9000 (#3@12rpm 25℃) |
Applications
Polyquaternium-22 is a popular choice in hair care formulations for its conditioning and volumizing properties. Common applications include:
- Shampoos and Conditioners: It improves hair softness and enhances combability, providing a silky, smooth feel.
- Styling Agents (e.g., Mousses): It enhances volume and aids in maintaining curl definition and shape.
- Hair Coloring and Bleaching Products: It stabilizes formulations for efficient color and bleach applications.
- Recommended Concentration
Shampoos and Conditioners: 1.0%
Styling Agents and Others: 3.0%
In skincare formulations, polyquaternium-22 functions as a powerful humectant and conditioning agent, benefiting various products such as:
- Moisturizers: It softens skin, improving texture and reducing dryness.
- Cleansing Products: It adds a rich, stable foam to body washes, hand soaps, and liquid soaps.
- Shaving Creams and Deodorants: It provides lubricity and smooth application, enhancing product effectiveness.
- Recommended Concentration: 1.5%
Packaging and Storage
- Packaging: Packaged in 125 kg PE plastic drums.
- Storage Conditions: It should be stored in a cool, dark environment, away from heat and sunlight to maintain stability and performance.
- Shelf Life: The product remains stable for up to two years under optimal conditions.
Alfa Chemistry's polyquaternium-22 is a high-charge, versatile conditioning polymer. It enhances moisture retention, offers broad pH compatibility, and provides softness, making it perfect for dry or chemically treated hair and sensitive skin formulations. To place an order or request a quote, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Case Study
Polyquaternium-22 for the Preparation of High-Performance Anion-Exchange Membranes in Electrodialysis
Butylskii, Dmitrii Y., et al. Membranes 12.11 (2022): 1065.
Polyquaternium-22 (PQ-22) was employed as a surface modifier to enhance the electrochemical performance of commercial anion-exchange membranes (AEMs) in electrodialysis applications. PQ-22, a copolymer of diallyldimethylammonium chloride (DADMAC) and acrylic acid, contains a high density of quaternary ammonium groups, which effectively replace weakly basic amino groups on the membrane surface and interact with fixed positively charged sites via carboxyl functionalities.
Modification of MA-41P and Ralex AHM-PES membranes was achieved by soaking pristine membranes in an aqueous 2.5 wt% PQ-22 solution for 8 hours at ambient conditions, followed by thorough rinsing to remove unbound polymer. The process maintained the baseline structural and physical parameters of the membranes while enhancing surface charge density.
Electrochemical analysis revealed that PQ-22 modification increased the limiting current density by over 1.5-fold and reduced the plateau length by 2.5-fold, indicating intensified electroconvective mixing and decreased water-splitting rates at the membrane surface. Direct visualization of vortex structures confirmed the enhancement of electroconvection. These effects contributed to significantly mitigated scaling during electrodialysis, demonstrating improved operational stability and ion transport efficiency.
The study illustrates that PQ-22 functions as an effective polymeric modifier for the preparation of high-performance AEMs, offering a facile approach to improve electrochemical behavior and surface anti-scaling properties. This approach highlights the potential of quaternary ammonium-based polymers in industrial membrane modification strategies, particularly for advanced electrodialysis and water treatment processes.