Description

Polyquaternium-43 is a high-performance, cationic polymeric quaternary ammonium compound. It serves as a highly effective conditioning and antistatic agent, prized for its ability to impart superior softness and manageability to various substrates. This polymer is essential for formulators in the personal care and home care industries seeking to enhance product performance and consumer appeal.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Primary conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks to provide detangling, smoothness, and shine.
• Skin Care & Cosmetics: Used in creams, lotions, and makeup to improve skin feel, provide moisturization, and enhance spreadability.
• Fabric Care: Incorporated into fabric softeners and laundry detergents to impart softness, reduce static cling, and improve fragrance retention.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as a flocculant, retention aid, and drainage aid in paper manufacturing and water treatment processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polyquaternium-43
CAS No.	336879-27-7
Molecular Formula	(C6H16N+·Cl-)n · (C3H6O)m
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Polyquaternium 43; Polyquaternium-43; Poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride-co-acrylamide); Poly(DADMAC-co-acrylamide); PQ-43; Merquat 295; Cationic copolymer of DADMAC and acrylamide; 2-Propen-1-aminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-2-propenyl-, chloride, polymer with 2-propenamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Polyquaternium-43 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure consistent performance, viscosity, cationic activity, and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 alkalis and organic solvents. The product has a limited shelf life; refer to the specific batch documentation for expiry dating.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to slightly hazy viscous liquid
Assay (Cationic Activity)	Min. 95%
pH (as is or 5% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Viscosity	Contact for details
Solids Content	Contact for details
Identification (IR)	Conforms

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