Description

Polixetonium Chloride is a high-purity, cationic polyquaternium compound widely recognized for its potent antimicrobial and conditioning properties. This versatile specialty chemical is essential for formulators seeking effective and stable multifunctional ingredients. It serves as a critical component for manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial biocides sectors, where performance and reliability are paramount.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Primary use as a highly effective preservative and conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, skin creams, and liquid soaps.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Utilized as a preservative and stabilizer in topical ointments, creams, and ophthalmic solutions.
• Industrial Biocides: Acts as an active ingredient in disinfectants, sanitizers, and algicides for industrial water treatment and surface cleaning.
• Hair Care Products: Valued for its antistatic and conditioning effects, providing manageability and softness in hair care formulations.
• Contact Lens Solutions: Employed for its antimicrobial efficacy in multi-purpose solutions for soft contact lenses.
• Textile & Paper Treatment: Used as a softener, antistatic agent, and biocide in fabric finishing and paper coating processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polixetonium Chloride
CAS No.	31512-74-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Polyquaternium-10; Polyquaternium-10 Chloride; PQ-10; Cationic Guar Gum; Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride; 2-Hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl guar chloride; Jaguar® C series (Trade Name)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Polixetonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, viscosity, and microbial limits are available 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (on dried basis)	Min. 95.0%
Loss on Drying	Max. 8.0%
pH (1% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Viscosity (1% solution)	To be specified per grade
Microbial Limits	Meets Ph. Eur./USP criteria

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