Description

Polyquaternium-34 is a high-performance, cationic polymer belonging to the polyquaternium family of conditioning agents. This compound is valued for its exceptional ability to provide superior conditioning, antistatic properties, and film-forming characteristics in a wide range of formulations. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial chemical sectors seeking to enhance product performance and stability.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Primarily used as a conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair styling products to improve wet combing, reduce static, and impart softness and shine.
• Skin Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a film-former and conditioning agent in lotions, creams, and makeup to improve skin feel and provide a smooth, silky after-feel.
• Fabric & Textile Softeners: Employed in laundry care products to deliver fabric softening and antistatic benefits, enhancing the comfort and manageability of textiles.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as a flocculant, retention aid, or conditioning agent in paper manufacturing, water treatment processes, and other industrial systems.
• Personal Care Washes: Used in body washes and shower gels to boost lather stability and provide a moisturizing, non-drying skin feel.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polyquaternium-34
CAS No.	189767-68-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Polyquaternium 34; PQ-34; Merquat 280; Poly[oxyethylene(dimethyliminio)ethylene(dimethyliminio)ethylene dichloride]; Cationic polymer 34; Polyquat 34; Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α,α'-bis[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-ω-hydroxy-, N,N'-dimethyl-, dichloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Polyquaternium-34 is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Quality is verified through a series of analytical tests including assay, viscosity, pH, and residue on ignition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to slightly hazy viscous liquid
Assay (Active Content)	≥ 40%
pH (as is or diluted)	5.0 - 7.0
Viscosity	Contact for details
Identification (IR)	Conforms

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.