Polyquaternium 16

Polyquaternium-16 (CAS 95144-24-4) is a cationic copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and quaternized vinylimidazolium chloride used primarily in personal care and industrial formulations.

Where is Polyquaternium 16 used?

• Hair care: conditioning agent and film-former in shampoos, conditioners and styling products, reducing static and improving combability
• Cosmetics: provides hold without excessive buildup
• Rinse-off and leave-in formulations: adheres to negatively charged hair fibers even under wet conditions
• Textile processing: softening and antistatic agent applied during finishing stages to modify fabric hand feel
• Paper and leather: surface modifier improving coating adhesion
• It deposits a substantive charge on hair and skin surfaces to improve texture and manageability.

Commercial specifications

• Drums and intermediate bulk containers for industrial-scale procurement