Description

Polyquaternium-58 is a high-performance cationic polymer belonging to the polyquaternium family, valued for its superior conditioning and film-forming properties. This compound is essential for formulators seeking to enhance the substantivity, manageability, and overall sensory profile of hair and skin care products. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and home care industries, where it functions as an effective antistatic agent, conditioning polymer, and viscosity modifier.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Primary use as a conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks to improve combability, reduce static, and impart softness and shine.
• Skin Care & Cosmetics: Used in creams, lotions, and makeup products as a film-forming polymer to enhance skin feel, provide moisturization, and improve product stability.
• Styling Products: Key component in hair gels, mousses, and sprays to provide hold, improve curl retention, and offer humidity resistance.
• Color Cosmetics: Enhances the longevity and wear of mascaras, eyeliners, and foundations by improving pigment adhesion and film integrity.
• Shaving Preparations: Incorporated into shaving gels and foams to provide lubrication and a smooth after-shave feel.
• Home & Fabric Care: Acts as an antistatic and softening agent in fabric conditioners and dryer sheets.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polyquaternium-58
CAS No.	88230-37-9
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Polyquaternium-58; Poly(acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride); Acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride polymer; Quaternium-95 (related); Cationic polyacrylamide derivative; PQ-58; Merquat 295 (trade name example); Polyquat 58
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Polyquaternium-58 is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. It is produced in compliance with relevant cosmetic ingredient regulations and guidelines (e.g., EU Cosmetics Regulation, FDA). Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) verifying key parameters such as assay, viscosity, pH, and residual monomers. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request.

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 excessive heat and incompatible materials. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to slightly hazy viscous liquid
Assay (Active Content)	Min. 30%
pH (as is or @ specified dilution)	4.0 - 7.0
Viscosity	Contact for details
Residual Monomer (Acrylamide)	Max. 0.1%
Identification (IR)	Conforms

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