Quaternium-70

Quaternium-70 (CAS 68921-83-5), also known as Stearamidopropyl dimethyl (myristyl acetate) ammonium chloride, is a quaternary ammonium compound used as a conditioning surfactant.

Where is Quaternium-70 used?

• Hair care: deposits on negatively charged hair fiber to reduce static
• Conditioners and conditioning shampoos: improves combability and softness
• Skin care: controlled emulsification in lotions and creams
• Surface wetting with a conditioning effect
• Fabric care and home cleaning: softening and wetting agent for substrates
• Its dual fatty acid character, stearamide and myristyl ester, supports compatibility with rinse-off conditioner bases and emulsified systems.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm active content and solvent or carrier composition with the supplier.

Commercial specifications

• Commercial forms may vary in concentration