Polyquaternium-10
Basic infomation:
INCI name: Polyquaternium-10
Trade name: Yeser® PQ-10
CAS No.: 68610-92-4
Molecular formula: (C2H4O) n.C6H16NO2.xCl (x unspecified)
Source: 3rd-party commissioned manufacturing
Standard executed: Q/YS PQ10-2022
Packaging: in 25kg paper barrels
Polyquaternium-10, commonly called PQ-10 for short, is a polymeric quaternary ammonium compounded with hydroxyethyl cellulose. It is a cationic polymer with excellent compatibility with anionic surfactant systems, which makes it a great ingredient for formulating 2-in-1 conditioning shampoo.
PQ-10 is an excellent anti-static and conditioning agent in various hair care products. It clings to the hair keratin, which is negatively charged after being washed with anionic surfactants and forms a positively charged surface. Such a positively charged surface(a thin film) gives the hair a soft and shiny feel and increases the hair body and suppleness observably.
PQ-10 also finds broad use in skin care products, like body lotions and moisturizers. It absorbs onto the skin and forms a thin film which then absorbs moisture from the surroundings to make the skin soft and moisturized.
Yeser Chemicals partners with leading polyquaternium producers through a Third-party Toll-manufacturing Agreement. We supply PQ-7 and PQ-10 with top quality, at a competitive price, and with fast delivery.
Features & Benefits:
- Excellent compatibility with various anionic surfactants and has a wide range of applications.
- Strong affinity with hair, repairing split ends and tangles.
- Forms a transparent, continuous, non-adhesive film.
- Improves dry and wet combability, leaving hair soft and easy to comb.
- Reduces eye irritation from surfactants.
Stability/Shelf life:
Stable at a wide pH range, except in strong acid and alkali.
Pack in tight-closed containers(drums or tanks); Store in a dry, ventilated and cool place; Kept away from direct sun and water.
Under proper storage conditions, the shelf life of Yeser® PQ-10 is 12 months.
Recommended dosage:
The recommended dosage of Yeser® PQ-10 in hair and skin care products is 0.1%-0.8%.
| Items | Standards |
|---|---|
| Classification | Conditioning agent |
| Appearance (25℃) | Yellowish powder |
| Odor | Characteristic odor |
| pH value (2% aqueous solution, 25℃) | 4.0 ~ 7.0 |
| Viscosity (2% aqueous solution, 25℃), mPa•s | 300 ~ 500 |
| Nitrogen content, % | 1.5 ~ 2.2 |
| Loss on drying, % | ≤8.0 |
| Ingredient | Wt, % (as is) | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0% | Conditioner | |
| 0.4% | Conditioner | |
| 0.3% | Conditioner | |
| 15.0% | Primary Surfactant | |
| 6.0% | Secondly Surfactant | |
| 2.0% | Secondary Surfactant | |
| 10.0% | Secondary Surfactant | |
| 1.0% | Secondary Surfactant | |
| Menthol | 0.2% | Cooling agent |
| 0.2% | Moisturizer, Antisensitizer | |
| 2.0% | Moisturizer | |
| D-Panthenol | 0.5% | Moisturizer |
| Fragrance, Dye, Preservatives | q.s. | Additives |
| Deionized water | q.s. to 100% | Solvent, Carrier |
| q.s. to achieve desired pH(5.0-7.0) | pH Adjuster |
| Ingredient | Wt, % (as is) | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1% | Conditioner | |
| 3.0% | Conditioner | |
| 0.25% | Conditioner | |
| 14.0% | Primary Surfactant | |
| 4.0% | Primary Surfactant | |
| 1.2% | Secondly Surfactant, Pearlescing agent, Emulsifier | |
| 1.0% | Secondary Surfactant | |
| 4.0% | Secondary Surfactant | |
| 1.0% | Secondary Surfactant | |
| 0.5% | Opaquer, Thickener | |
| 0.1% | Chelating agent | |
| Fragrance, Dye, Preservatives | q.s. | Additives |
| Deionized water | q.s. to 100% | Solvent, Carrier |
| q.s. to achieve desired pH(5.0-7.0) | pH Adjuster |
Frequently Asked Questions
We don’t produce Polyquaternium-10 (PQ-10) by ourselves, yet we are not simply trading it.
We have signed a Third-party Toll-manufacturing Agreement with a leading producer who contract manufactures Yeser® PQ-10 for us, as per our demand and requirements.
Together with our contract manufacturer, Yeser Chemicals supplies top-quality Yeser® PQ-10 at a competitive price, with a capacity of 500 MT/ Month.
PQ-10 is approved for use in hair and skin care products by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) with no known risks.
It is non-irritating and non-harmful to the skin based on experimental observations.
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