Quaternium-80

Quaternium-80 (CAS 134737-05-6) is a silicone-based quaternary ammonium compound used in personal care and industrial formulations. Also marketed as Silquat Q 100 and Abil-Quat 3272.

Where is Quaternium-80 used?

• Hair care: deposits onto negatively charged hair fibers, delivering detangling, softness and frizz control in conditioners, shampoos and leave-in treatments
• Skin care: emulsifier and moisturizing agent in creams and lotions, supporting stable oil-in-water systems with a smooth skin feel
• Textile processing: softening and antistatic agent applied during finishing, improving fabric handle and reducing static buildup
• Leather treatment: conditions and uniformly coats surfaces during processing
• It combines conditioning, emulsification and surface-active properties in one ingredient, reducing the need for multiple additives.

Commercial specifications

• Drum and IBC packaging for industrial quantities