Polyquaternium-44

Polyquaternium-44 (CAS 150599-70-5) is a cationic conditioning polymer used primarily in rinse-off and leave-on personal care formulations. It deposits onto hair and skin surfaces to improve texture and reduce static.

This versatile polymer enhances the sensory profile of finished products by creating a smooth protective layer. In shampoos and conditioners, it provides detangling and smoothing benefits by adsorbing onto negatively charged hair fibers.

It improves combability without heavy buildup, making it ideal for daily use products. Leave-on styling products rely on it for light hold and frizz control while maintaining a non-tacky feel for the consumer.

Skin care formulations incorporate it as a film-forming humectant that helps retain moisture at the surface. This action helps to maintain skin hydration and improves the overall tactile experience of lotions and creams.

In fabric care and hard surface cleaners, it contributes antistatic and soil-release properties to rinse-off systems. This makes it a valuable additive for industrial and institutional cleaning applications requiring surface modification.

Polyquaternium-44 is supplied as an aqueous solution, typically at concentrations around 20 to 30 percent active content. It is available in cosmetic grade suitable for a wide range of personal care applications.

The supply conforms to standard industry specifications for cationic polymers to ensure consistent performance. Packaging is typically in drums or IBCs for bulk procurement to meet large scale manufacturing needs.