Polyquaternium-10 (PQ-10)
Polyquaternium-10 (PQ-10)
Polyquaternium-10 (PQ-10) is a polymeric quaternary ammonium salt of hydroxyethyl cellulose. It’s used in skincare and hair care products.
Chemical formula (C2H4O)n.C6H16NO2.xCl
EC NO 614-667-6
Melting point 290 °C
HS Code 39123919
Technical Analysis
Specification Typical Values
Molecular Weight 198.1 g·mol−1
Color white
CAS NO. 81-13-0
Polyquaternium is the International Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients designation for several polycationic polymers that are used in the personal care industry.
Description
What is Polyquaternium-10 (PQ-10) used for?
Polyquaternium-10 is a polymeric quaternary ammonium salt of hydroxyethyl cellulose. It acts as an excellent conditioning, anti-static agent, film former, thickening and fixative in all skincare and hair care products. Polyquaternium 10 is used in all kinds of hair conditioning products including hair shampoos, hair rinses, hair gels for imparting good conditioning benefits like wet comb- ability, lubricity, conditioning, as well as thickening properties. Excellent for maintaining curls too.
- Hare care:Polyquaternium-10 is a high-performing multitasker used to fight frizz, improve hair manageability, and provide defined and bouncy curls. This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to be used to treat any health conditions.
- Skin care:Polyquaternium-10 is generally considered to be safe for topical use. It is mild, non-irritant and non-sensitizing to the skin, hence used in a wide range of cosmetic products.
Polyquaternium-10. SpecKare™ PQ-10 (Polyquaternium-10) by Spec-Chem Industry acts as an antistatic agent, film former and hair fixative.
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- It is a polymeric quaternary ammonium salt of hydroxyethyl cellulose reacted with a trimethyl ammonium substituted epoxide.
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Polyquaternium-10It is widely applied for improvement of hair texture due to its proper adsorbability on the surface of each hair. SpecKare™ PQ-10 (Polyquaternium-10) is used in shampoos (non-coloring), hair tints, hair conditioners, bath soaps, cleaning products, hair wave sets and skin care preparations.
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Safety Profile of Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-10 It is non-irritant and shows no signs of allergic reaction on skin when used up to 2% in the formulation. However, it is known to cause mild irritation on skin and eyes at 5% concentration. Polyquaternium-10 (PQ-10) is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic products. It has a low risk of causing irritation or allergic reactions. However, concentrations above 2% can cause slight irritation to your skin and eyes.
Polyquaternium-10 (PQ-10) Classified As
- An anti-static agent
- A film former
- A film former
- A fixative
Polyquaternium-10 (PQ-10) Application
- Shampoos
- Conditioners
- Hair rinses
- Hair gels
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