It may be used in all kinds of hair conditioning products including hair shampoos, hair rinses, hair gels, etc.
Also used in high-grade liquid soap, foam bath, shower cream, facial cleanser, shaving cream, lotion, sunscreen, and styling mousse.
Uses
It is used in conditioning shampoos because it offers the best balance of absorbability and film formation.
Benefits
• Has the ability to repair damaged protein substrates
• Forms a thin coating on the hair shaft, inhibiting it from absorbing moisture and thus reducing frizz
• Helps detangle wet and dry hair for increased manageability
• Has excellent conditioning properties
Usage Rate
Recommended to use in concentrations of 0.2-0.5% for hair care products and 0.1-0.3% for cleansing products.
Strengths
PQ-10 is non-toxic and may be easily dissolved in water.
Caution
Polyquaternium-10 (PQ-10) is widely used in cosmetic applications as a conditioner in personal care product formulations.
This cationic surfactant is a cationic cellulose polymer with excellent water solubility and adsorption capacity, and is compatible with anionic, cationic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants. It has the ability to repair split ends in hair, and improve its softness, smoothness, and antistatic properties. It has good compounding properties and a thickening effect on shampoo and hair care products.