Quaternium-87

Quaternium-87 (CAS 92201-88-2) is a specialty quaternary ammonium compound used in personal care and cleaning formulations. Also marketed as Rewoquat PG 75.

Where is Quaternium-87 used?

• Hair care: deposits onto negatively charged hair fibers during rinsing, reducing static and improving combability in conditioners and shampoos
• Fabric softeners: imparts softness and antistatic properties to textile fibers, particularly in rinse-cycle products
• Skin care: emulsification and wetting for stable lotions
• Industrial and institutional cleaning: surface-active performance in hard surface treatments and fabric care concentrates
• It functions as a conditioning surfactant, providing surface modification and emulsification.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm active content and carrier composition when evaluating grades for specific formulation requirements.

Commercial specifications

• Technical and cosmetic grades; Rewoquat PG 75 is a recognized commercial specification