Catalog Number
ACM68610924-2
Product Name
Polyquaternium-10
Description
Thickening quat conditioner of the polymeric quaternary ammonium salt of hydroxyethyl cellulose. Viscosity 1,000-2,500 cps.
Synonyms
Cellulose ether with a-[2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl]-w-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) chloride
Category
Polyquaternium; Cosmetic Additives
Molecular Formula
(C2H4O)n.C6H16NO2.xCl.x
Appearance
Light-yellowish powder, faint odor
Application
All kinds of hair conditioning products including hair shampoos, hair rinses, hair gels.
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Composition
Polyquaternium 10
Features And Benefits
Cationic quat conditioning agent, adheres readily to hair proteinsProvides superb wet combatibility, good manageability & curl retentionBuilds viscosity making the use of an auxiliary thickener unnecessary
Manufacture
Polyquaternium-10 is a quaternized cellulose polymer produced by reacting a cationic etherifying agent and hydroxyethyl cellulose.
Preservation
Preservative-free
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Raw Material Source
Hydroxyethyl cellulose
Uses
Add as is to water phase of formula. Typical use level 0.2 and 2%. Common concentration in a shampoo is only 0.5%. For external use only.
