Polyquaternium-10 CAS#81859-24-7
Excellent Conditioning and Protective Performance: Polyquaternium-10 provides excellent conditioning properties and helps protect skin from irritation caused by anionic surfactants, improving product mildness and user comfort.
Adjustable Viscosity Performance: Available in multiple viscosity grades based on molecular weight, Polyquaternium-10 can effectively contribute to formulation viscosity and meet different application requirements.
High Cationic Activity and Compatibility: With moderate to high levels of cationic substitution, Polyquaternium-10 offers strong interaction with surfaces, making it suitable for personal care and cosmetic formulations.
Natural Cellulose-Based Polymer: Derived from hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) modified through quaternization, Polyquaternium-10 combines the advantages of natural cellulose materials with advanced polymer performance.
Polyquaternium-10 CAS#81859-24-7
Polyquaternium-10 is a series of polymeric quaternary ammonium salts derived from hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) through reaction with trimethyl ammonium-substituted epoxide. Its solutions exhibit non-Newtonian flow behavior and are commercially available in various viscosity grades according to molecular weight, allowing them to enhance the viscosity of formulations.
Polyquaternium-10 products are also available with moderate to high levels of cationic substitution, providing excellent conditioning and protective properties. In vivo studies have demonstrated that these cationic cellulose-based polymers can help protect skin against irritation caused by anionic surfactants.
Polyquaternium-10 Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 290 °C(lit.) |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | FILM FORMING |
| ANTISTATIC | |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl 2-[2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propoxy]ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether, chloride (81859-24-7) |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| Toxicity | LD50 oral in rat: > 2gm/kg |
Product Application of Polyquaternium-10 CAS#81859-24-7
Polyquaternium-10 is a cellulose-based polymer and conditioning agent widely used in skin-care and personal care formulations.
A variety of cationic polymers are utilized to provide conditioning benefits, particularly by improving wet combability and reducing static electricity. Key examples include Polyquaternium-10, a quaternized hydroxyethyl cellulose polymer; Polyquaternium-7, a copolymer of diallyldimethylammonium chloride and acrylamide; Polyquaternium-11, a vinylpyrrolidone and dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer quaternized with dimethyl sulfate; Polyquaternium-16, a copolymer based on vinylpyrrolidone and quaternized vinylimidazole; and Polyquaternium-6, a homopolymer of diallyldimethylammonium chloride.
These cationic polymers are widely applied in hair and skin care products to enhance conditioning performance, improve sensory properties, and provide better formulation benefits.
