Quaternium-22

Quaternium-22 (CAS 51812-80-7), also sold under the trade name Ceraphyl 60, is a mild quaternary ammonium surfactant derived from gluconamide chemistry.

Where is Quaternium-22 used?

• Hair care: deposits on the hair surface to reduce static, improve combability, and deliver a soft feel in conditioners, detangling sprays, and shampoo formulations
• Skin care: supports emulsion stability in lotions and creams
• Baby care and sensitive-skin lines: mildness profile suits products where conventional quats would be too harsh
• Industrial and institutional cleaning: wetting and surface-active performance
• It maintains compatibility with other surfactant systems in complex chemical mixtures.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm active content and pH specifications when evaluating lots for formulation compatibility.