Polyquaternium-7

Polyquaternium-7 is an organic compound in the polyquaternium class of chemicals and used in the personal care industry. polyquaternium-7 is a silicone-free cationic conditioner that coats the hair and smoothens it. It is compatible with anionic, cationic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants. It is widely used in hair care skincare to improve wet and dry combability, emollience, and gloss. Polyquaternium-7 is used as modifier, for example in shampoo, hair conditioner, hair spray, mousse, soap, gel, styling agent, shaving product, deodorant and antiperspirant.

INCI: (C8H16ClN)n(C3H5NO)m

Solubility: Soluble in water, glycerin and propylene glycol

Use rate: 0.5 – 5.0%

Temperature tolerance: Avoid temperatures above 80°C

pH stability: 3.0 – 7.0

Appearance: Clear to light yellow, viscous, stringy liquid

Assay: 10.0% min

Storage: Store in a cool, dark, and dry place.

CAS: 26590-05-6, 7732-18-5, 532-32-1

Composition: Polyquaternium-7, water, sodium benzoate

Appearance: Clear colorless liquid, characteristic faint odor

Preservation: Sodium benzoate

Country of Origin: Canada

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

GMO: GMO-free 

Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components

• Increased softness and smoothness
• Substitute for silicones Glides
• Improved wet and dry combability
• 2-in-1 shampoo conditioner
• Provides lubricity in body washes
• Offers improved clarity in anionic surfactant systems with or without alcohol
• Foam boosting and stability
• Effective at low concentrations
• Ingredients in the hair and the skin