Polyquaternium 27

Polyquaternium-27 (CAS 132977-85-6) is a quaternary ammonium copolymer used in personal care and industrial applications. Also marketed as Mirapol 175 and Mirapol 95.

Where is Polyquaternium 27 used?

• Hair care: conditioning film on damaged or chemically treated hair, improving combability, reducing static, enhancing wet and dry feel in shampoos and conditioners
• Skin care: humectant character supports moisture retention and smooth after-feel in lotions and body washes
• Textile processing: modifies fiber surfaces to improve softness and antistatic performance in finishing baths
• Paper and leather: surface-treatment additive
• It influences wetting behavior and surface uniformity across various substrates.

Good to know: Mirapol 95 and Mirapol 175 are distinct commercial grades with differing molecular weight profiles suited to different application requirements and formulation viscosities. Cosmetic-grade material meets the purity standards expected for leave-on and rinse-off personal care formulations.

Commercial specifications

• Aqueous solution, active content varying by grade