Polyquaternium 53

Polyquaternium-53 (CAS 84647-38-1) is a cationic conditioning polymer used in rinse-off and leave-on personal care formulations. It deposits onto hair and skin surfaces to improve feel, manageability, and compatibility with anionic surfactant systems.

In shampoos and conditioning treatments, it reduces friction and detangling effort while maintaining compatibility with sulfate-based cleansing systems. This makes it an ideal choice for high-performance hair care products.

Leave-on hair styling products use it to modify rheology and provide a lightweight, non-greasy conditioning film without weighing hair down. It ensures that the hair remains manageable and soft throughout the day.

Skin care formulations incorporate it to improve spreadability and surface adhesion of active ingredients. This enhances the overall efficacy of lotions and creams by ensuring a more uniform application on the skin.

Body wash and liquid soap manufacturers select it for its ability to survive high-surfactant environments. It still delivers a perceivable conditioning benefit at rinse-off, leaving the skin feeling smooth and hydrated.

Polyquaternium-53 is typically supplied as an aqueous solution. It is available in cosmetic-grade specification suited for personal care manufacturing, ensuring high purity and performance for various applications.

Buyers should confirm active polymer content and viscosity range with the supplier. These parameters vary between commercial offerings and directly affect formulation dosage and handling during the production process.