Description

Quaternium-53 is a quaternary ammonium compound widely recognized for its superior conditioning and antistatic properties. This specialty chemical is essential for formulators seeking to enhance the performance and sensory profile of personal care and cosmetic products. It is particularly valued by manufacturers of hair care, skin care, and color cosmetics for its ability to provide excellent detangling, softness, and manageability.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Rinses: Primary conditioning agent for shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability.
• Skin Care Formulations: Used in creams, lotions, and body washes to impart a smooth, silky after-feel and improve skin moisturization.
• Color Cosmetics: Functions as a conditioning and pigment-dispersing agent in foundations, mascaras, and lipsticks.
• Shaving Products: Incorporated into shaving creams and gels to enhance razor glide and provide post-shave skin comfort.
• Antistatic Agent: Effectively reduces static charge in hair care products and in industrial applications for synthetic fibers.
• Fabric Softeners: Used as a key cationic surfactant in industrial and household fabric softener concentrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quaternium-53
CAS No.	68410-69-5
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Cetrimonium chloride (common misnomer for related compounds); Quaternium-53 (INCI); Polyquaternium-53 (related polymer class); Cationic conditioning agent; Quaternary ammonium compound, tallow alkyl trimethyl, chlorides; Tallowtrimonium chloride (related); Conditioning agent Q-53
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Quaternium-53 is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Quality parameters are verified against stringent in-house specifications, with a focus on active matter content, pH, and ionic balance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity and key physical-chemical properties are available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Active Matter)	Min. 70%
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Water Content	Max. 30%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm

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