What is polyquaterniums?

Polyquaterniums are a group of synthetic polymers composed of quaternary ammonium compounds. They are often used in personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners, and hair styling products. Polyquaterniums provide the following benefits:

  1. Impart conditioning properties to hair and skin

  2. Enhance the viscosity of products

  3. Improve the clarity and stability of products

  4. Provide film-forming properties

  5. Improve wet combing

  6. Reduce static electricity

Polyquaterniums have different numbers assigned to them based on their chemical structure and molecular weight. For example, Polyquaternium-10 is used as a conditioning agent in hair care products, while Polyquaternium-7 is a common ingredient in shampoos and body washes due to its ability to improve product viscosity and reduce static. Some polyquaterniums can also be used as a preservative in cosmetics.