Description

Polyquaternium-10 is a high-performance, cationic cellulose ether polymer widely recognized for its exceptional conditioning and film-forming properties. This versatile ingredient is crucial for formulators seeking to enhance viscosity, improve substantivity, and deliver superior sensory benefits in personal care products. It is an essential component for manufacturers in the cosmetics, hair care, and skincare industries who require reliable, multifunctional rheology modifiers and conditioning agents.

Application

• Hair Care Products: Primary conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks to improve wet combing, reduce static, and impart softness and shine.
• Skin Care & Cosmetics: Used in creams, lotions, and gels as a thickener, stabilizer, and moisturizing film-former to enhance skin feel and product texture.
• Color Cosmetics: Functions as a suspending agent and binder in mascaras, eyeliners, and foundations to improve pigment dispersion and product longevity.
• Personal Cleansers: Incorporated into body washes and facial cleansers to provide a rich, creamy lather and mitigate the harsh effects of surfactants on skin and hair.
• Styling Products: Key ingredient in mousses, gels, and styling sprays to provide hold, curl definition, and humidity resistance without flaking or stickiness.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polyquaternium-10
CAS No.	81859-24-7
Molecular Formula	(C12H24N+O8)n • Cl-
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; PQ-10
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Polyquaternium-10 is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Quality is verified through comprehensive testing, including assay, viscosity, residue on ignition, and microbiological limits. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting compliance with in-house specifications are provided with every shipment. We support compliance with relevant global regulatory frameworks, including REACH and FDA guidelines for cosmetic ingredients.

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 initial use to prevent caking or degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white free-flowing powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Nitrogen Content)	1.2 - 2.2 %
Viscosity (2% solution)	Contact for details
pH (1% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 7.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.5 %
Microbiological Quality	Total Plate Count: ≤ 1000 CFU/g; Yeast & Mold: ≤ 100 CFU/g

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