POLYQUATERNIUM
Ataman Kimya offers different grades of Polyquaternium products. Polyquaternium is the International Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients designation for several polycationic polymers that are used in the personal care industry.
Polyquaternium is a neologism used to emphasize the presence of quaternary ammonium centers in the polymer. INCI has approved at least 40 different polymers under
the polyquaternium designation. Different polymers are distinguished by the numerical value that follows the word “polyquaternium”. Polyquaternium-5, polyquaternium-7,
and polyquaternium-47 are three examples, each a chemically different type of polymer. The numbers are assigned in the order in which they are registered rather than
because of their chemical structure.
Polyquaterniums find particular application in conditioners, shampoo, hair mousse, hair spray, hair dye, personal lubricant, and contact lens solutions. Because they are
positively charged, they neutralize the negative charges of most shampoos and hair proteins and help hair lie flat. Their positive charges also ionically bond them to hair
and skin. Some have antimicrobial properties.
What benefits does the polyquat convey to hair?
Different polyquats will have different primary benefits. Some of the benefits are listed here:
Ease of wet and dry combing
Smooth, seal and realign damaged areas of the hair shaft
Minimize porosity
Moisturize
Add volume and body
Eliminate static electricity
The drawbacks of polyquats
Because of their substantivity to hair and depending on how well the product was formulated, some of them can create build-ups over time, The good news is that they can be
removed with anionic surfactants fairly easily.
Not all polyquaterniums can be used in the formulation of conditioning shampoos. The reason is that the cationic polyquat will complex (combine through
opposite charge interaction) with the anionic polymers of the surfactants easily. Some that are commonly used in shampoos are the polyquaternium- 7 and polyquaternium-10.
Poorly formulated 2-in-1 shampoos can result in complex formation in the product, leaving behind an undesirable film on hair.
Examples of polyquaternium ingredients
Polyquaternium-4: Provides excellent combability, holding, gloss and antistat properties.
Polyquaternium-7 : Leaves hair feeling soft.
Polyquaternium-10: This is a cationic, water-soluble substantive conditioner for hair care. It provides film formation on hair and moisturization. It is non-irritating and
compatible with a wide range of surfactants.
Polyquaternium-44: This is a very efficient for use in a variety of cleansing products to improve the wet combability of the hair and prevent electrostatic charging when the hair
is dry. It also protects the hair by forming a shield around each hair so that its surface is less readily attacked. It conditions and provides a smooth silky feel to the hair.
There are no drawbacks with fine hair regarding volume, accumulation and build-up when used at recommended use levels.
A product is considered to be a conditioner if it improves the quality of the surface to which it is applied, particularly if this improvement involves the correction or prevention
of certain aspects associated with surface damage. Conditioning of the hair and skin must be a continuous process, as both substrates are in a constant cycle of shedding and renewal.
The main difference between hair and skin is that skin is basically a living organ that replaces its outermost layer on a frequent basis. Hair, in contrast, is basically dead material
derived from a few live cells deep within the skin surface.
Modern conditioners by Ataman Chemicals :
Modern conditioners are designed to provide one or more of the following functions:
• provide ease of wet and dry combing
• smooth, seal and realign damaged areas of the hair shaft
• minimize porosity
• impart sheen and a silken feel to the hair
• provide some protection against thermal and mechanical damage
• moisturize
• add volume and body
• eliminate static electricity
So what is a cationic polymer?
A polymer is “Any of numerous natural and synthetic compounds of usually high molecular weight consisting of up to millions of repeated linked units, each a relatively light and
simple molecule.”
So a cationic polymer is a positively charged or cationic polymer that we use in hair and body care products to increase conditioning and film forming. Because it’s cationic, it
will be substantive and adsorb to our hair our skin to increase lubricity and moisturizing. In hair care products, cationic polymers will help our cuticle scales resist uplift
when stressed, which keeps our hair in better condition.
What is Polyquaternium?
Polyquaternium is the International Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients designation for several polycationic polymersthat are used in the personal care industry. Polyquaternium
is a neologism used to emphasize the presence of quaternary ammonium centers in the polymer. INCI has approved at least 37 different polymers under the polyquaternium designation.
Different polymers are distinguished by the numerical value that follows the word “polyquaternium”. Polyquaternium-5, polyquaternium-7, and polyquaternium-47 are three examples,
each a chemically different type of polymer. The numbers are assigned in the order in which they are registered rather than because of their chemical structure.
Polyquaternium-4: Provides excellent combability, holding, gloss and antistat properties. This cellulosic polymer substantive to skin and hair and exhibits outstanding properties
in hair care products. It is a tan powder that is water-soluble. (suggested use: 0.5 to 1%)
Polyquaternium-7 : Leaves hair feeling soft. It is a thick viscous liquid with low odor. (suggested use: 2 to 5%)
Polyquaternium-10: This is a cationic, water-soluble substantive conditioner for hair care. It provides film formation on hair and moisturization. It is non-irritating and
compatible with a wide range of surfactants. It enables the formulation of clear products. (suggested use:0.25-0.5%)
Polyquaternium-44: This is a very efficient, multinational polymer for use in a variety of cleansing products to improve the wet combability of the hair and prevent electrostatic
charging when the hair is dry. It also protects the hair by forming a shield around each hair so that its surface is less readily attacked. It conditions and provides a smooth silky feel to the hair. The lather creaminess is significantly improved. There are no drawbacks with fine hair regarding volume, accumulation and build-up when used at recommended use levels. It is a viscous clear amber liquid with low odor. (suggested use:0.1-0.5%)
How does it work hair?
Since they are positively charged, they neutralize the negative charges of most shampoos, relaxers, hair proteins etc. helping the hair to lay flat. Their positive charge, ionically
bond to the hair. It is particularly useful to use cationic polymers on hair exposed to high alkalinity relaxers to decrease damage to hair. They attach to the hair and provide
conditioning benefits such as ease of combing, hair alignment, elasticity and shine. Polyquaternium also helps to reduce flyaways & static.
Ataman Kimya’ s Polyquaternium Grades :
Polyquaternium Chemical Identity
Polyquaternium-1: Ethanol, 2,2′,2″ -nitrilotris-, polymer with 1,4-dichloro-2-butene and N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyl-2-butene-1,4-diamine
Polyquaternium-2: Poly[bis(2-chloroethyl) ether-alt-1,3-bis[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]urea]
Polyquaternium-4: Hydroxyethyl cellulose dimethyl diallylammonium chloride copolymer; Diallyldimethylammonium chloride-hydroxyethyl cellulose copolymer
Polyquaternium-5: Copolymer of acrylamide and quaternized dimethylammoniumethyl methacrylate
Polyquaternium-6: Poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride)
Polyquaternium-7: Copolymer of acrylamide and diallyldimethylammonium chloride
Polyquaternium-8: Copolymer of methyl and stearyl dimethylaminoethyl ester of methacrylic acid, quaternized with dimethylsulphate[2]
Polyquaternium-9: Homopolymer of N,N-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester of methacrylic acid, quaternized with bromomethane
Polyquaternium-10: Quaternized hydroxyethyl cellulose
Polyquaternium-11: Copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and quaternized dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate
Polyquaternium-12: Ethyl methacrylate / abietyl methacrylate / diethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer quaternized with dimethyl sulfate
Polyquaternium-13: Ethyl methacrylate / oleyl methacrylate / diethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer quaternized with dimethyl sulfate
Polyquaternium-14: Trimethylaminoethylmethacrylate homopolymer
Polyquaternium-15: Acrylamide-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate methyl chloride copolymer
Polyquaternium-16: Copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and quaternized vinylimidazole
Polyquaternium-17: Adipic acid, dimethylaminopropylamine and dichloroethylether copolymer
Polyquaternium-18: Azelaic acid, dimethylaminopropylamine and dichloroethylether copolymer
Polyquaternium-19: Copolymer of polyvinyl alcohol and 2,3-epoxypropylamine
Polyquaternium-20: Copolymer of polyvinyl octadecyl ether and 2,3-epoxypropylamine
Polyquaternium-22: Copolymer of acrylic acid and diallyldimethylammonium Chloride
Polyquaternium-24: Quaternary ammonium salt of hydroxyethyl cellulose reacted with a lauryl dimethyl ammonium substituted epoxide.
Polyquaternium-27: Block copolymer of Polyquaternium-2 and Polyquaternium-17
Polyquaternium-28: Copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and methacrylamidopropyl trimethylammonium
Polyquaternium-29: Chitosan modified with propylen oxide and quaternized with epichlorhydrin
Polyquaternium-30: Ethanaminium, N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]-, inner salt, polymer with methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
Polyquaternium-31: N,N- dimethylaminopropyl-N-acrylamidine quatemized with diethylsulfate bound to a block of polyacrylonitrile
Polyquaternium-32: Poly(acrylamide 2-methacryloxyethyltrimethyl ammonium chloride)
Polyquaternium-33: Copolymer of trimethylaminoethylacrylate salt and acrylamide
Polyquaternium-34: Copolymer of 1,3-dibromopropane and N,N-diethyl-N′,N′-dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine
Polyquaternium-35: Methosulphate of the copolymer of methacryloyloxyethyltrimethylammonium and of methacryloyloxyethyldimethylacetylammonium
Polyquaternium-36: Copolymer of N,N-dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate and buthylmethacrylate, quaternized with dimethylsulphate
Polyquaternium-37: Poly(2-methacryloxyethyltrimethylammonium chloride)
Polyquaternium-39: Terpolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide and diallyldimethylammonium Chloride
Polyquaternium-42: Poly[oxyethylene(dimethylimino)ethylene (dimethylimino)ethylene dichloride]
Polyquaternium-43: Copolymer of acrylamide, acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride, 2-amidopropylacrylamide sulfonate and dimethylaminopropylamine
Polyquaternium-44: 3-Methyl-1-vinylimidazolium methyl sulfate-N-vinylpyrrolidone copolymer
Polyquaternium-45: Copolymer of (N-methyl-N-ethoxyglycine)methacrylate and N,N-dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate, quaternized with dimethyl sulphate
Polyquaternium-46: Terpolymer of vinylcaprolactam, vinylpyrrolidone, and quaternized vinylimidazole
Polyquaternium-47: Terpolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylamidopropyl trimethylammonium chloride, and methyl acrylate
Conditioning polymers are common in hair care, typically used to provide hair with a well-defined set of benefits including improved deposition of silicone and better feel through a slippery nature that eases combability.
Products are typically considered as “conditioning” when they improve the surface of skin or hair. In hair care, “conditioning” is typically understood to denote an improvement in the “condition” or appearance and manageability of hair alongside quality characteristics including combability, flyaway, body, curl retention, slip, and other well-defined facets.
Cationic conditioning polymers
Many conditioning polymers achieve substantivity through a cationic charge that promotes binding to the innate anionic charge of hair and skin under normal physiological pH levels. Past studies conducted using neonatal rat stratum corneum membranes have demonstrated that cationic polymer deposition efficacy on skin can parallel results obtained using hair fibres Depending on the nature of the material, substantivity of the polymer onto skin could provide a film or barrier function. Other benefits from improved substantitivity could also include enhanced deposition of ingredients and improved feel, both pertinent to skin care & Hair care.
Cationic and amphoteric polymers, such as polyquaternium-6, polyquaternium-7, and polyquaternium-39, added to hair formulations, mitigate this degradation of the hair structure. Also, the inclusion of high molecular-weight (>106 g/mole) copolymers of acrylamide and diallyldimethylammonium chloride, acryloyloxytrimethylammoniumchloride, or acryloyloxyethyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride in the Hair care formula results in significant reduction in the hair structural damage caused by alkaline relaxation.
Examples of cationic conditioning polymers
Chitosan
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Polyquaternium-4
Polyquaternium-10
Cationic hydroxyethylcellulose
polyquaternium-6,
polyquaternium-7,
polyquaternium-39,
polyquaternium-4,
polyquaternium-10, and
polyquaternium-44,
Silicone Conditioners
Silicone quaternaries have long been known as hair conditioning compounds. Leave-on silicone conditioners specifically targeted to nonshampoo applications confer enhanced and relatively durable conditioning. These contain emulsified vinyl-terminated silicones applied in combination with a conventional cationic conditioner. A preferred product type is a mousse. These silicone block copolymers can achieve excellent conditioning at relatively high viscosities (100 Kpa/s-1).
The advantages of silicone in your hair are the shiny look, frizz free hair and the smooth feeling you get when you wash your hair.
Names of silicones
Water Soluble Silicones
Dimethicone Copolyol
Lauryl Methicone Copolyol
Hydrolyzed wheat protein (Hydroxypropyl Polysiloxane)
Any Silicone with PEG as a prefix
Oil soluble Silicones
Trimethylsilylamodimetheicone
Dimethicone
Phenyl Trimethicone
Cetearyl Methicone
Dimethiconol
Amodimethicon
Stearyl Dimethicone
Cyclomethicone
Cetyl Dimethicone
Cyclopentasiloxane
Behenoxy Dimethicone
Stearoxy Dimethicone
Polyquaterniums (and a few other things in this post) are “active ingredients” or functional ingredients in hair care. They’re not there to make the product look pretty or smell nice
or feel nice, they’re used because they actively condition or detangle or because they form a film that creates “hold” in a product. Some of these ingredients help your hair hold on
to hair dye longer or provide UV protection.
All of the ingredients that will be listed below with moderate to high build-up potential resist washing off with water and with shampoo (or anything else you use to clean your hair
– conditioner, acids, baking soda…) unless noted. They are created with cationic (positive) charges so they bond with your hair rather than just forming a passive film. That is good
for hair that needs a lasting film for hold or a slippery film for detangling. It’s also great if you want all-day-long or humidity-resistant hold in a styling product. But it is
not helpful if the product accumulates on your hair. Some people can use polyquaternium ingredients with no problems, but some of us get build-up from them.
Not everybody’s hair will accumulate build up! All conditioning ingredients have the potential to build up. ALL OF THEM. That doesn’t mean you should not use them, it doesn’t mean
they’re necessarily damaging. It just means that if you find your hair becomes stringy or sticky or dull or rough or too soft or spider-webby or unusually frizzy or just generally weird feeling that one of these ingredients may contribute to the problem and because you know that, you can make better choices and avoid spending money on products that won’t work for you. All these ingredients have potential benefits! This post should not make you want to avoid them, this post is to help you understand what happens when you have problems with products. There is no reason to avoid these ingredients unless you know you have a problem with them, or unless you already know that everything under the sun builds up on your hair and you just don’t want to deal with trial and error.
Film-formers are more likely to cause crusty or dull or stringy-hair type build up. This has to do with the ingredients used to make the final Polyquaternium product. Conditioning
Polyquaterniums probably have a build-up that is more like overly-soft or overly slick hair.
Worth mentioning: The numbers assigned to these products have nothing to do with their chemical composition, so no opportunity to do any sleuthing by the numbers! Darn.
One last word: You can’t always condemn an ingredient based on one product or a product based on one ingredient. Many products have multiple ingredients that could cause build-up and
you cannot just blame one ingredient. The combination of ingredients in a product (or that product, combined with other things you put in your hair) may be causing a problem.
Higher Build-Up Potential
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride – A cationic conditioner often used in conditioning or mild shampoos. High potential for build-up, but is also very good for detangling, especially
detangling wet hair which is why it is used in shampoos.©Science-y Hair Blog 2013
Polyquaternium-4 – Cationic conditioner that has film-forming properties. Usually used to provide “hold” in styling products and also thicken a product. Moderate to high potential
to build-up.
Moderate Build-Up Potential
Polyquaternium-7 – A cationic conditioning ingredient which has moderate potential for build-up, used to lessen the drying effect of detergents and add a “conditioned” feel to products
so hair or skin feel soft. It helps detangle wet and dry hair and may help create shine.
Polyquaternium -11- A cationic conditioning ingredient which has moderate potential for build-up. Often used in hair mousses because it provides light hold. The film-forming plus the
cationic nature of this ingredient can give hair a tacky feel while on the hair and after rinsing.
Polyquaternium-55 – Cationic conditioning ingredient which is an excellent heat protectant, film-forming to help hair retain dyed color longer. Has build-up potential, possibly as
“over-conditioning.”
Hydroxypropyltrimonium (fill in the blank, Honey, Wheat Protein, any other protein, Starch). When “Hydroxypropyltrimonium” precedes an ingredient, it means it has been modified to
have a cationic charge so it sticks to your hair and that means it can cause build-up. In this case, it may be over-conditioned or too-soft hair. These ingredients provide slip
and softness and help reduce frizz.
Polyquatermium-59 – Cationic conditioner with UV light absorbing qualities – sun protection! Moderate build up potential, but in this case you probably want sun protection that
stays on in water and sweat and taking hats on and off, so I don’t feel that build up of UV protectants is such a bad thing. It won’t last forever. Likely to feel over-conditioned.
Lower Build-Up Potential©Science-y Hair Blog 2013
Polyquaternium-10 – A cationic conditioning ingredient which may have slight to moderate build-up potential, depending on the source you consult. This may be removable with a
polyquaternium-free, anionic (sulfate or olefin sulfonate) shampoo. It is often used in shampoos for detangling. May be used in styling products because it provides light hold.
Polyquaternium-69 – Weakly cationic film-former for hold in hair products. Slight potential for build-up. Likely to be removed after 1-2 shampooings.
Polyquaternium-37 – Used for conditioning for limp, thin or “fine” hair. (“Fine” is often used to refer to thin hair). Reported to help improve volume and body in hair.
Polyquaternium-44 – Cationic conditioner/detangler used in some shampoos. Has slight potential for build-up, it was designed as an alternative to Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium
Chloride and other more build-up provoking ingredients.©Science-y Hair Blog 2013
Polyquaternium-87 – Amphoteric (can be positive or negatively charged) conditioner for shampoos created as an alternative to Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride for detangling,
soft feel and helping hairs align (frizz control). Will be removed after 1-2 shampooings.
Polyquaternium-47 – An amphoteric conditioning ingredient which has moderate potential for build-up. Used for detangling wet hair and dry, softens hair. Not a lot of information
available yet about this ingredient. I’m putting it in the “lower build-up potential” category for now based on the variable charge
A product is considered to be a conditioner if it improves the quality of the surface to which it is applied, particularly if this improvement involves the correction or prevention of certain aspects associated with surface damage. Conditioning of the hair and skin must be a continuous process, as both substrates are in a constant cycle of shedding and renewal. The main difference between hair and skin is that skin is basically a living organ that replaces its outermost layer on a frequent basis. Hair, in contrast, is basically dead material derived from a few live cells deep within the skin surface.
Modern conditioners are designed to provide one or more of the following functions:
• provide ease of wet and dry combing
• smooth, seal and realign damaged areas of the hair shaft
• minimize porosity
• impart sheen and a silken feel to the hair
• provide some protection against thermal and mechanical damage
• moisturize
• add volume and body
• eliminate static electricity
So what is a cationic polymer?
A polymer is “Any of numerous natural and synthetic compounds of usually high molecular weight consisting of up to millions of repeated linked units, each a relatively light and
simple molecule.”
So a cationic polymer is a positively charged or cationic polymer that we use in hair and body care products to increase conditioning and film forming. Because it’s cationic,
it will be substantive and adsorb to our hair our skin to increase lubricity and moisturizing. In hair care products, cationic polymers will help our cuticle scales resist uplift when stressed, which keeps our hair in better condition.
What is Polyquaternium?
Polyquaternium is the International Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients designation for several polycationic polymersthat are used in the personal care industry. Polyquaternium
is a neologism used to emphasize the presence of quaternary ammonium centers in the polymer. INCI has approved at least 37 different polymers under the polyquaternium designation. Different polymers are distinguished by the numerical value that follows the word “polyquaternium”. Polyquaternium-5, polyquaternium-7, and polyquaternium-47 are three examples, each a chemically different type of polymer. The numbers are assigned in the order in which they are registered rather than because of their chemical structure.
Polyquaternium-4 RECOMMENDED ADDITION: 0.5 to 1% Polyquaternium-4 provides excellent combability, holding, gloss and antistat properties. This cellulosic polymer substantive to
skin and hair and exhibits outstanding properties in hair care products. It is a tan powder that is water-soluble.
Polyquaternium-7 RECOMMENDED ADDITION: 2 to 5% Polyquaternium-7 leaves hair feeling soft. It is a thick viscous liquid with low odor.
Polyquaternium-10 RECOMMENDED ADDITION: 0.25-0.5% Polyquaternium-10 is a cationic, water-soluble substantive conditioner for hair care. It provides film formation on hair and
moisturization. It is non-irritating and compatible with a wide range of surfactants. It enables the formulation of clear products.
Polyquaternium-44 RECOMMENDED ADDITION: 0.1-0.5% Polyquaternium-44 is a very efficient, multinational polymer for use in a variety of cleansing products to improve the wet
combability of the hair and prevent electrostatic charging when the hair is dry. It also protects the hair by forming a shield around each hair so that its surface is less
readily attacked. It conditions and provides a smooth silky feel to the hair. The lather creaminess is significantly improved. There are no drawbacks with fine hair regarding
volume, accumulation and build-up when used at recommended use levels. It is a viscous clear amber liquid with low odor.
How does it work hair?
Since they are positively charged, they neutralize the negative charges of most shampoos, relaxers, hair proteins etc. helping the hair to lay flat. Their positive charge,
ionically bond to the hair. It is particularly useful to use cationic polymers on hair exposed to high alkalinity relaxers to decrease damage to hair. They attach to the hair
and provide conditioning benefits such as ease of combing, hair alignment, elasticity and shine. Polyquaternium also helps to reduce flyaways & static.
Polyquaternium-10 is a polymeric quaternary ammonium derivative of hydroxyethyl cellulose that is used in cosmetics as a conditioner, thickener, and emollient at concentrations
of ≤0.1%-5%. Polyquaternium-10 has, at most, only a low potential to penetrate the stratum corneum but is adsorbed by keratinous surfaces. The oral LD50 of Polyquaternium-10
was not obtained at 16 g/kg in rats. Inhalation, dermal, and ocular animal test data indicated, at most, only a low degree of toxicity at test concentrations of Polyquaternium-10
greater than that used in cosmetic products. Polyquaternium-10 with and without metabolic activation was not a mutagen in three separate assay systems. Polyquaternium-10 was neither
an irritant nor a human sensitizer when tested at 2.0%. Cosmetic products containing up to 1% Polyquaternium-10 were not human irritants, sensitizers, or photosensitizers.
On the basis of the information presented, it is concluded that Polyquaternium-10 is safe as a cosmetic ingredient in the present practices of use.
POLYQUATERNIUM-10
Polyquaternium-10 is a polymeric quaternary ammonium salt of hydroxyethyl cellulose. It is an anti-static agent, film former and fixative. It is widely used ingredient in all hair conditioning products.
POLYQUATERNIUM-10 is classified as :
Antistatic
Film forming
CAS Number 81859-24-7 / 53568-66-4 / 54351-50-7 / 55353-19-0 / 68610-92-4 / 81859-24-7
EINECS/ELINCS No: *617-262-2 / *611-015-2 / – / – / *614-667-6 / –
COSING REF No: 79107
Chem/IUPAC Name: Cellulose, 2-(2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonium)propoxy)ethyl ether, chloride; Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl 2-[2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propoxy]ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether, chloride Cellulose, ether with alpha-[2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl]-omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), chloride
Polyquaternium-7 is an organic compound in the polyquaternium class of chemicals and used in the personal care industry. It is the copolymer of acrylamide and the quaternary
ammonium salt diallyldimethylammonium chloride.
Its molecular formula is: (C8H16ClN)n(C3H5NO)m
Functions
Polyquaternium-7 is used for its antistatic and film forming properties.[1]
Usage
Polyquaternium 7 is the designation established with the original association, Cosmetics, Toiletries, and Fragrance Association (CTFA), now known as the Personal Care Products
Council. There are an abundance of product names containing the same or a similar active ingredient for applications outside the cosmetics and personal care industry.
Polyquaternium-7 is applied in waste treatment for laundry, emulsion breaking, sludge dewatering and drainage and retention aid. It is a cationic polyelectrolyte.
Polyquaternium-7 is used as modifier, for example in shampoo, hair conditioner, hair spray, mousse, soap, gel, styling agent, shaving product, deodorant and antiperspirant.
The DADMAC monomer is highly hydrophilic. Absorption of moisture from the air lends “conditioning” properties to the products that contain the copolymer such as shampoos, hair
and skin conditioners and other personal care products including some bar soaps.
Safety
According to its safety data sheet, it is not persistent, bioaccumulative, or toxic.Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 or EC-directives
67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC.
Scientific studies
The influence of the synthetic cationic polymer polyquaternium-7 on the rheology and microstructure of creams was investigated.
Efficacy, mechanism and test methods of conditioning polymers in some shampoo formulations was investigate
Used in hair care like lotions, mousses, gels, sprays, shampoos, in skin care like soaps, shaving foam and body lotion. Acts as a conditioner and styling auxiliary. Possesses spreading, electrostatic charging preventing and lubricating properties. Offers benefits including stabilized lather, substantivity, wet combability, soft, hold, smooth feel and silky skin feel.
INCI:
Polyquaternium-11
Claims:
Conditioning Agents
Fixatives
Application/Recommended for:
Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling)>Bleaches, dyes & colors products
Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling)>Conditionners & detangling products
Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling)>Shampoos
Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)
Recommended Use Level:
1-5%
Similar or Equivalent to:
AEC Polyquaternium-11 (A & E Connock (Perfumery & Cosmetics) Ltd.)
Dehyquart CC 11 (BASF Corporation)
Gafquat 440 (Ashland Inc.)
Gafquat 734 (Ashland Inc.)
Gafquat 755 (Ashland Inc.)
Gafquat 755N (Ashland Inc.)
Luviquat PQ 11 AT (BASF Corporation)
Luviquat PQ 11 PN (BASF Corporation)
OriStar PQ11 (Orient Stars LLC)
Polyquat-11 SL (Sino Lion (USA) Ltd.)
TRIquat 11N-CC (TRI-K Industries, Inc., A Member of the Galaxy Group)
Polyquaternium-22
CAS NO.: 53694-17-0
Molecular Formula: （C8H16NCl）n（C3H3O2）n′ Molecular Weight: 1.5×103
Molecular Structure:
Property:
Polyquaternium-22 is an amphoteric polymer, high charge density, moisture, and the PH for a wide range (1-14). These copolymers are recommended to improve wet and dry properties
of hair care products, and to enhance feel in skin care products.