Description

Polyquaternium-10 is a cationic cellulose ether polymer, widely recognized for its excellent conditioning and film-forming properties. This versatile ingredient is crucial for enhancing product performance by providing superior substantivity, viscosity control, and compatibility with a wide range of formulations. It is an essential component for manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial sectors seeking to improve texture, stability, and sensory attributes in their products.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: As a primary conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and styling products to provide detangling, softness, and manageability.
• Skin Care & Cosmetics: Used in creams, lotions, and makeup to improve skin feel, provide moisturization, and enhance the stability of emulsions.
• Liquid Soaps & Body Washes: Functions as a thickener and foam stabilizer while delivering a smooth, conditioned after-feel on the skin.
• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Acts as a rheology modifier and anti-redeposition agent in hard surface cleaners and laundry detergents.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Employed in creams and gels as a suspending agent and to modify the release profile of active ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polyquaternium-10
CAS No.	53568-66-4
Molecular Formula	(C12H24N2O4)n
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Polyquaternium 10; Poly(2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl) ether chloride of hydroxyethyl cellulose; Quaternized Hydroxyethyl Cellulose; Polymer JR; Cationic Hydroxyethyl Cellulose; Celquat; UCARE Polymer; Polyquaternium-10 (INCI)
EINECS	258-627-5

Quality Control

Our Polyquaternium-10 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets stringent specifications for cationic content, viscosity, and purity, consistent with industry standards for cosmetic and personal care ingredients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white free-flowing powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Nitrogen Content)	1.0 - 2.0 %
Viscosity (1% solution)	Contact for details
pH (1% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 7.0 %
Ash Content	≤ 2.0 %

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