Description

Polyquaternium-12 is a high-performance cationic polymer belonging to the quaternary ammonium compound family, widely recognized for its exceptional conditioning and antistatic properties. Its primary value lies in its ability to provide superior substantivity to various substrates, enhancing softness, manageability, and surface compatibility. This makes it an essential ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial chemical sectors seeking to improve product performance and user experience.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: As a highly effective conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks to impart softness, reduce static, and improve combability.
• Skin Care & Cosmetics: Used in creams, lotions, and makeup products for its emulsifying stability and skin-feel enhancement properties.
• Fabric & Textile Softeners: A key component in liquid and sheet fabric softeners to provide long-lasting softness and reduce fabric wrinkling.
• Industrial Surfactants & Additives: Functions as a dispersant, antistatic agent, and compatibilizer in various industrial processes and formulations.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Employed as a retention aid and drainage improver to enhance paper quality and production efficiency.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polyquaternium-12
CAS No.	68877-50-9
Molecular Formula	(C18H39N3O4)n · (C2H4O)m
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Polyquaternium 12; Polyquat 12; Quaternium-52; Poly[(dimethyliminio)-1,3-propanediyl(dimethyliminio)-1,6-hexanediyl dichloride]; Polyquaternium-12 (INCI); Polyquaternium 12 (CAS 68877-50-9); PQ-12; Merquat 100 (Trade Name)
EINECS	272-536-0

Quality Control

Our Polyquaternium-12 is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Quality is verified through a series of analytical tests including assay, viscosity, pH, and residue on ignition. While produced to meet general industrial and cosmetic grade standards, we can provide material compliant with relevant guidelines for target applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting key specifications is available for every shipment.

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 / 59-77°F). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and excessive heat. Under these conditions, the product has a typical shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to slightly hazy viscous liquid
Assay (Active Content)	30 - 40 %
pH (as is or 10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Viscosity	Contact for details
Color (Gardner)	≤ 3
Identification (IR)	Conforms

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