Polyquaternium 10

Polyquaternium 10 (CAS 68610-92-4), also known as PQ-10, is a cationic cellulose-derived polymer used in personal care and industrial formulations.

Where is Polyquaternium 10 used?

• Hair care: conditioning agent, film former and rheology modifier that reduces static and improves combability in shampoos and conditioners
• Detangling sprays: enhances wet and dry feel
• Skin care: film-forming properties help retain moisture at the skin surface for better hydration in lotions and cleansers
• Textile processing: improves fiber softness and antistatic performance during finishing operations
• Paper and leather treatments: surface-conditioning agent that modifies charge balance and improves substrate uniformity
• The polymer works by depositing a protective charge onto negatively charged surfaces such as hair and skin.

Commercial specifications

• Multiple viscosity grades: low, medium and high