Description

Polyquaternium-53 is a high-performance, synthetic cationic polymer widely utilized as a conditioning and film-forming agent. Its unique polymeric quaternary ammonium structure provides excellent substantivity to various substrates, delivering long-lasting effects. This product is essential for formulators in the personal care, home care, and industrial sectors seeking to enhance product performance through superior conditioning, antistatic, and deposition properties.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Primary conditioner and detangling agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks for smoothness and manageability.
• Skin Care & Cosmetics: Used in creams, lotions, and makeup to improve skin feel, provide moisturization, and enhance product spreadability.
• Fabric & Home Care: Imparts fabric softness and reduces static cling in laundry rinse aids and dryer sheets.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as a flocculant, retention aid, and drainage aid in paper manufacturing and water treatment processes.
• Pet Care Products: Conditioning agent in shampoos and grooming sprays for pets to improve coat shine and softness.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polyquaternium-53
CAS No.	84647-38-1
Molecular Formula	(C8H16ClNO)n · (C3H5NO)m
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Polyquaternium 53; Polyquat 53; Poly(dimethyldiallylammonium chloride-co-acrylamide); Merquat 295; Quatrisoft Polymer LM-200; Cationic Polyacrylamide; DADMAC-Acrylamide Copolymer; Polyquaternium-53 (INCI)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Polyquaternium-53 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure consistent performance, viscosity, cationic activity, and microbiological purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request. We support compliance with relevant global standards for cosmetic and industrial 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under recommended storage conditions, the product has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to slightly hazy viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Cationic Activity)	Min. 95.0%
Viscosity (Brookfield)	Contact for details
pH (as is, 25°C)	5.0 - 7.0
Solids Content	Contact for details
Residual Monomers	Meets internal specifications
Microbiological Quality	Total Plate Count: < 1000 CFU/g

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