Polyquaternium-10 (Cellulosic Cationic Polymer)
CAS Number: 68610-92-4
Polyquaternium-10 (PQ-10) is a cationic quaternary ammonium cellulose ether polymer specifically designed for hair care conditioning applications. Its cationic charge density enables strong substantivity to the negatively charged hair surface, providing detangling, anti-static, wet and dry combing ease, and moisturizing benefits in shampoo and conditioner formulations. Available in several viscosity grades (low, medium, high) to allow flexible formulation viscosity control.
Technical Specifications
| Appearance | White to off-white free-flowing powder |
| Moisture Content | ≤8.0% |
| pH (1% solution) | 5.0–8.5 |
| Cationic Substitution (DS) | 0.10–0.30 |
| Viscosity (1%, Brookfield) | 100–3,000 mPa·s (grade-dependent) |
Applications
- Shampoos as primary conditioning active (0.1–0.5%)
- 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner formulations
- Hair masks and deep conditioning treatments
- Styling products (gels, mousses, sprays) for hold and manageability
- Body wash and skin care for mild substantive conditioning
Key Features
- Polyquaternium-10 deposits on hair during rinse-off to deliver lasting conditioning without buildup
- Cationic cellulose backbone is fully biodegradable and derived from natural cellulose
- Compatible with anionic surfactants (SLES, SLS) — forms beneficial coacervate for improved deposition
- Multiple viscosity grades allow viscosity contribution to be tuned independently of active level
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