Polyquaternium-28

Polyquaternium-28 (CAS 131954-48-8), also marketed as Gafquat HS 100, is a cationic conditioning polymer used across personal care and industrial formulations. It deposits onto negatively charged surfaces to improve texture and manageability.

This versatile polymer enhances moisture retention in finished products. In hair care, it functions as a conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and leave-in treatments, reducing static and improving combability without weighing hair down.

Skin care formulators incorporate it into lotions and serums where it provides a smooth, film-forming effect. This action supports moisture retention on the skin surface, providing a silky feel that consumers value in premium cosmetic products.

In textile processing, it modifies fiber surfaces to improve softness and antistatic performance during finishing operations. This ensures that fabrics remain comfortable and easy to handle throughout the manufacturing and consumer lifecycle.

Paper and leather manufacturers apply it to alter surface wetting behavior and enhance the uniformity of coatings or treatments. This industrial application ensures consistent quality and performance across various material substrates and finishes.

Polyquaternium-28 is typically supplied as an aqueous solution, with active polymer content varying by grade. Both cosmetic-grade and technical-grade specifications are available to meet the requirements of personal care and industrial buyers.

Packaging options generally range from drums to intermediate bulk containers, suited to the volume needs of formulators and industrial processors. This flexibility allows for efficient logistics and storage in diverse manufacturing environments.