General Information
- Product Name: Polyquaternium-4
- CAS: 92183-41-0
- Synonyms: Diallyldimethylammonium chloride-hydroxyethyl cellulose copolymer
- Appearance: White to off-white powder
Description
Known for its versatility and unique conditioning properties, polyquaternium-4 is a water-soluble polymer that excels in enhancing hair and skin care formulations. Its molecular structure allows for exceptional film formation, making it suitable for a range of products that require conditioning, smoothing, and non-greasy textures.
Performance Characteristics
- Broad pH Compatibility: Polyquaternium-4 maintains stability and efficacy over a wide pH range, ensuring compatibility with diverse formulations without risk of degradation.
- Film-Forming and Transparent Solution: When applied, Polyquaternium-4 forms a transparent, glossy, and durable film.
Technology Parameters
| Items | QAC-P047 |
| Loss on drying (%) | ≤7 |
| pH (2% aqueous solution) | 5.0-6.5 |
| Nitrogen content (%) | 1.2-2.0 |
| Viscosity (2% aqueous solution, cps) | 150-600 |
| Ash (%) | ≤4.5 |
| Heavy Metal (ppm) | ≤15 |
Applications
Polyquaternium-4 is a highly versatile and effective conditioning agent, widely used in personal care products due to its unique ability to improve both hair and skin care formulations.
- Shampoos: It improves hair manageability, smoothness, and shine, with recommended addition levels of 0.3-0.5%.
- Conditioners and Rinse-Off Treatments: It acts as a conditioning and rinse-off agent, enhancing combability and softness at a concentration of 1-1.5%.
- Styling Products (Hair Lotions, Gels): It provides hold, curl retention, and texture for styling products, especially suited for curly hair, with optimal levels at 0.75-1%.
- Body Washes and Creams: In shower gels, creams, and lotions, Polyquaternium-4 provides a smooth, softening effect on the skin, leaving it non-greasy and moisturized at 1-2% concentrations.
- Moisturizers for Dry Skin: When formulated in dry skin lotions, it hydrates and smoothens skin without any sticky residue at concentrations of 0.5-1%.
Packaging and Storage
- Packaging: Packaged in 25kg paperboard drums with a plastic lining.
- Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, ventilated environment away from direct sunlight.
- Shelf Life: It has a shelf life of 1 year.
Alfa Chemistry's polyquaternium-4 is a versatile, water-soluble conditioning agent. It enhances hair and skin softness, smoothness, and manageability, providing excellent performance in shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and styling products with a non-greasy finish. For more information about our products and how they can enhance your applications, please feel free to contact us.