Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-10 is a water-soluble, cellulose-derived cationic polymer widely used in hair and skin care products as a conditioning and sensory enhancement ingredient. Its positive charge allows it to adhere to the surface of hair and skin, providing a noticeable conditioning effect without weighing them down.
Polyquaternium-10 acts as a conditioning agent and film former in cosmetic formulations, helping to improve manageability, reduce tangling and static, and enhance hair smoothness after washing. It exhibits good stability across a wide pH range and is highly gentle, making it suitable for everyday care products.
Benefits
- It improves hair smoothness and ease of combing.
- Reduces tangling and static electricity
- It gives a silky texture and a cosmetic shine.
- Enhances the sensory experience of cleaning products
- Compatible with anionic and amphoteric surfactants
How to use
- Manufacturing stage: Water stage
- Temperature: Can be dispersed on cold or hot surfaces (pre-moistening is preferred).
- Recommended pH range: 4 to 9
- Stylistic notes:
- Add it gradually to the water while stirring well to avoid lumps.
- It needs sufficient time to fully hydrate before the final addition.
- Suitable for shampoos, washes, and rinse-off care products
Recommended ratios
- Shampoo and cleaning products: 0.1% – 0.5%
- Body washes: 0.05% – 0.3%
- Light leave-on products: 0.05% – 0.2%
- Maximum recommended amount for cosmetic use: depends on the type of product and the desired sensory experience.
Melting
- Water: Soluble (after proper hydration)
- Glycolates: Miscible
- Oils: Insoluble
- Notes: It must be well dispersed in the aqueous phase to avoid clumping and ensure uniform distribution.
Applications
- hair shampoos
- Body and hand washes
- Products for caring for tangled hair
- Baby products
- Gentle daily care products
Storage
- Store in a tightly sealed container.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
- Stable under normal storage conditions
- It is preferable to close the container tightly to avoid moisture absorption.
Organizational notes:
- For cosmetic use only
- Permitted in accordance with EU legislation and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA)
- It is used as a functional component to improve conditioning and sensory performance, not as a therapeutic agent.
