Polyquaternium 10

Polyquaternium-10 (CAS 81859-24-7) is a cationic cellulose-derived polymer used in personal care and industrial formulations for conditioning and film-forming properties.

Where is Polyquaternium 10 used?

• Hair care: shampoos, conditioners and styling products that reduce static and improve combability
• Skin care: lotions and body washes for a soft, moisturized feel without heavy residue
• Textile processing: surface modifier improving fiber softness and antistatic performance
• Home care and industrial cleaning: viscosity modifier and surface wetting agent in liquid formulations
• It deposits a substantive coating on negatively charged surfaces.

Good to know: Grades differ by charge density and molecular weight, which affect conditioning intensity and viscosity contribution.

Commercial specifications

• Multiple grades differentiated by charge density and molecular weight