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Polyquaternary ammonium salt PQ series
Polyquaternium PQ Series Supplier for Hair Care and Personal Care Formulations
Yuking supplies Polyquaternium PQ Series and cationic polymers for hair care, including Polyquaternium-6, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-22 and Polyquaternium-39. These PQ Series cationic polymers are used in shampoo, conditioner, body wash, shower gel, hair styling, skin care and personal care formulations.
As a Polyquaternium supplier, Yuking provides conditioning polymer products for formulations requiring hair conditioning, wet combing, dry combing, detangling, antistatic performance, foam enhancement, smooth feel, film forming and sensory improvement. TDS, SDS, COA, INCI-related information and sample support are available according to the selected Polyquaternium PQ Series product and application.
- Main Products: Polyquaternium-6, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-22, Polyquaternium-39
- Main Functions: Conditioning, antistatic, wet combing, detangling, foam enhancement, film forming and skin feel improvement
- Applications: Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, shower gel, hair spray, mousse, styling gel, body lotion and skin care products
- Documentation: TDS, SDS, COA, product specification and INCI-related information available upon request
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Polyquaternium PQ Series Product Selection
Yuking Polyquaternium PQ Series covers different cationic and ampholytic conditioning polymers for personal care formulations. Each product has a different balance of charge density, conditioning effect, surfactant compatibility, foam performance, hair feel and skin feel. The following table supports quick selection before formulation testing.
| INCI Name | Main Function | Typical Formulation Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Polyquaternium-6 | High-charge cationic conditioner, antistatic agent and wet combing support | Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, shower gel and cleansing products |
| Polyquaternium-7 | Conditioning polymer, foam booster, sensory additive and detangling polymer | Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bath products, shower gel and liquid cleansing products |
| Polyquaternium-11 | Conditioning agent, hair fixative, styling polymer and film-forming polymer | Hair styling products, conditioners, mousses, styling gels, body lotions and skin care products |
| Polyquaternium-22 | Ampholytic conditioning polymer, pH-stable conditioner and sensory modifier | Shampoo, hair color products, high-pH systems, depilatory products and special cleansing products |
| Polyquaternium-39 | Ampholytic terpolymer, conditioner, film former, emulsifying stabilizer and sensory polymer | Body wash, shampoo, shower gel, skin care, moisturizing cleansing products and hair care systems |
Polyquaternium for Shampoo, Conditioner and Hair Care
Polyquaternium for hair care is mainly used to improve conditioning, combing performance and hair feel. In shampoo, conditioner and leave-in hair care products, PQ Series cationic polymers can support wet combing, dry combing, detangling, smooth feel, softness and antistatic performance.
Yuking provides Polyquaternium-6, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-22 and Polyquaternium-39 for different hair care formulation systems. Product selection can be reviewed according to surfactant system, pH range, viscosity target, conditioning level, foam requirement and final sensory profile.
| Hair Care Requirement | Recommended Yuking Product | Selection Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Strong cationic conditioning | Polyquaternium-6 | Suitable for formulas requiring strong conditioning, antistatic effect and wet combing support. |
| Shampoo conditioning and foam feel | Polyquaternium-7 | Suitable for shampoo, body wash and shower gel requiring conditioning, foam enhancement and smooth after-feel. |
| Hair styling and conditioning | Polyquaternium-11 | Suitable for hair mousse, styling gel, styling lotion, conditioner and body lotion applications. |
| pH-stable conditioning | Polyquaternium-22 | Suitable for shampoo, hair color, high-pH products and special cleansing systems requiring compatibility and pH stability. |
| Moisturizing cleansing and smooth feel | Polyquaternium-39 | Suitable for liquid cleansing, body wash, shower gel and skin care systems requiring silky feel and conditioning support. |
How Polyquaternium Works in Personal Care Formulations
Polyquaternium products are cationic or ampholytic polymers used in cosmetic and personal care formulations. Hair and skin surfaces can interact with cationic conditioning polymers, helping improve surface feel, combing performance and antistatic properties.
In rinse-off formulations such as shampoo, body wash and shower gel, a cationic polymer for hair care should be reviewed together with anionic, amphoteric and nonionic surfactants. Compatibility, clarity, viscosity, foam stability, deposition level and after-feel are important during formulation evaluation.
Polyquaternium-6 for Strong Conditioning and Antistatic Performance
Polyquaternium-6 is a high-charge cationic conditioning polymer for hair care and personal cleansing formulations. It is suitable for shampoo, conditioner, body wash, shower gel and cleansing products requiring strong conditioning, antistatic performance, wet combing and smooth feel.
Yuking supplies Polyquaternium-6 for formulations where conditioning strength, hair softness, detangling and rinse-off sensory performance are important. Product specifications, active content, viscosity, pH and SDS information can be confirmed according to the selected grade and target formulation.
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Polyquaternium-7 for Shampoo, Body Wash and Foam Enhancement
Polyquaternium-7 is a widely used conditioning polymer for shampoo, body wash, shower gel, bath products and liquid cleansing formulations. It supports conditioning, wet and dry combing, detangling, foam enhancement, rich feel and smooth after-feel.
Yuking provides Polyquaternium-7 for personal care systems requiring a balance of conditioning, surfactant compatibility, clarity, foam performance and skin feel. It is suitable for rinse-off products where mildness, softness, slip and creamy foam are important formulation targets.
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Polyquaternium-11 for Hair Styling and Conditioning
Polyquaternium-11 is a conditioning and styling polymer used in hair care, hair styling and selected skin care formulations. It can be evaluated in conditioners, styling products, mousses, styling gels, styling lotions, body lotions and shower or bath systems.
Yuking supplies Polyquaternium-11 for formulations requiring hair fixing, film forming, conditioning, curl definition, styling support and smooth feel. For hair styling applications, performance can be reviewed according to hold level, film feel, combability, flaking tendency, tack level and compatibility with the solvent or surfactant system.
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Polyquaternium-22 for pH-Stable Conditioning Systems
Polyquaternium-22 is an ampholytic conditioning polymer for formulations requiring conditioning, compatibility and pH-stable performance. It can be evaluated in shampoo, hair color products, depilatory products, high-pH systems and special cleansing products.
Yuking provides Polyquaternium-22 for hair care and personal care systems where wet combing, foam quality, sensory improvement, surfactant compatibility and pH tolerance need to be reviewed together. It is suitable for formulations that require conditioning performance across a wider pH range.
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Polyquaternium-39 for Body Wash, Skin Care and Liquid Cleansing
Polyquaternium-39 is an ampholytic terpolymer used as a conditioning polymer, film former, sensory modifier and emulsifying stabilizer in personal care formulations. It is suitable for body wash, shower gel, shampoo, liquid cleansing products, skin care and moisturizing cleansing systems.
Yuking supplies Polyquaternium-39 for formulations requiring silky skin feel, smooth after-feel, wet and dry combing support, foam stability, moisturized feel and compatibility with cleansing systems. It can be reviewed in both hair care and skin care applications.
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Polyquaternium Selection by Personal Care Application
Yuking supports Polyquaternium PQ Series selection according to product type, surfactant system, pH range, active content, viscosity target, conditioning level and sensory requirements. The following application table can be used as a starting point for formulation review.
| Application | Recommended PQ Direction | Formulation Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | Polyquaternium-6, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-22, Polyquaternium-39 | Wet combing, dry combing, detangling, foam stability, surfactant compatibility and hair softness. |
| Conditioner | Polyquaternium-6, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-11 | Conditioning, smooth feel, antistatic performance, slip, softness and frizz-control support. |
| Body Wash / Shower Gel | Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-39 | Foam quality, skin feel, mildness perception, moisturized after-feel and rinse-off smoothness. |
| Hair Styling Products | Polyquaternium-11 | Hair fixing, film forming, curl definition, styling hold, smooth feel and low tack. |
| High-pH or Special Hair Products | Polyquaternium-22 | pH stability, conditioning, compatibility and performance in special treatment systems. |
| Skin Care / Body Lotion | Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-39 | Film forming, smooth feel, moisturized skin feel, sensory improvement and emulsion stability. |
Polyquaternium Technical Information and Documentation
Yuking provides technical documentation and quality information for Polyquaternium PQ Series according to the selected product, application and destination market. For cosmetic and personal care formulation review, available information may include INCI, active content, viscosity, pH, appearance, residual monomer, microbial information, preservative information, TDS, SDS and COA.
| Technical Information | Available Support |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Available for Polyquaternium-6, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-22 and Polyquaternium-39. |
| Product Form | Liquid, aqueous solution or polymer solution according to product type and grade. |
| Active Content / Solid Content | Available in product specification and COA to support dosage calculation and cost evaluation. |
| Viscosity | Important for shampoo, body wash, conditioner, styling gel and lotion formulation design. |
| pH Value | Relevant to surfactant compatibility, formulation stability and target product type. |
| Charge Density | Related to deposition, conditioning strength, compatibility and after-feel. |
| Surfactant Compatibility | Reviewed with anionic, amphoteric and nonionic surfactant systems. |
| Residual Monomer | Available according to product specification and quality review requirements. |
| Microbial / Preservative Information | Available for liquid PQ products according to formulation and storage requirements. |
| TDS, SDS and COA | Available upon request for formulation evaluation, sample testing and commercial supply review. |
Formulation and Compatibility Notes
Polyquaternium performance depends on the complete formulation system. In shampoo and body wash, the main review points include surfactant type, salt level, pH, clarity, viscosity, foam stability and rinse-off feel. In conditioners and hair treatments, the main review points include deposition, wet combing, dry combing, smooth feel and antistatic performance. In styling products, the main review points include film forming, hold, tack, flaking, curl retention and sensory profile.
Yuking provides PQ Series cationic polymers for sample testing and formulation evaluation. Product recommendation can be supported according to application type, target performance, surfactant system, pH range and required documentation.
Related Product Categories
Yuking also supplies related cosmetic polymers, PVP derivatives and VP-based raw materials. These product categories can be reviewed together with Polyquaternium PQ Series according to formulation and application needs.
- Cosmetic Polymers — cosmetic PVP powder, PVP liquid and film-forming polymers for personal care formulations.
- PVP Powder — powder-form PVP grades for hair styling, film forming, adhesion and cosmetic viscosity support.
- PVP Liquid — aqueous PVP solutions for water-based cosmetic systems and easier polymer incorporation.
- Film-Forming Copolymers — VP-based copolymers for sunscreen, color cosmetics, water resistance and long-wear cosmetic films.
- Povidone Derivatives — cosmetic PVP derivatives and VP-based polymers for film forming and hair styling applications.
- Pyrrolidone Monomers & Solvents — NVP, NMP and 2-Pyrrolidone for polymer synthesis and specialty chemical applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polyquaternium used for in personal care products?
Polyquaternium products are used as conditioning polymers, antistatic agents, film-forming polymers, sensory modifiers and hair care additives in shampoo, conditioner, body wash, shower gel, styling products, skin care and body lotion formulations.
What is the difference between Polyquaternium-6 and Polyquaternium-7?
Polyquaternium-6 is a high-charge cationic conditioning polymer suitable for strong conditioning, wet combing and antistatic support. Polyquaternium-7 is often used in shampoo, body wash and cleansing products where conditioning, foam enhancement, detangling and smooth after-feel are required.
Which Polyquaternium is suitable for shampoo?
Polyquaternium-6, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-22 and Polyquaternium-39 can be evaluated for shampoo formulations. The final product selection depends on surfactant system, pH, clarity, viscosity, foam requirement and conditioning target.
Which PQ product improves wet combing and detangling?
Polyquaternium-6, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-22 and Polyquaternium-39 can support wet combing and detangling in suitable hair care formulations. Formulation testing should confirm the final conditioning and sensory performance.
Is Polyquaternium-11 suitable for hair styling products?
Polyquaternium-11 can be evaluated in hair styling products such as mousses, styling gels, styling lotions and sprays. It supports conditioning, film forming, hair fixing and smooth-feel styling performance.
What is Polyquaternium-22 used for?
Polyquaternium-22 is an ampholytic conditioning polymer suitable for shampoo, hair color products, high-pH systems, depilatory products and special cleansing formulations requiring conditioning, pH stability and compatibility.
What is Polyquaternium-39 used for?
Polyquaternium-39 is used in body wash, shower gel, shampoo, liquid cleansing products, skin care and moisturizing cleansing formulations. It supports conditioning, smooth feel, foam stability, film forming and wet or dry combing performance.
Can Polyquaternium products be used with anionic surfactants?
Polyquaternium products are commonly evaluated in surfactant-based systems, including formulations with anionic, amphoteric and nonionic surfactants. Compatibility, clarity, viscosity and foam stability should be confirmed in the final formula.
What documents are available for PQ Series products?
Yuking provides TDS, SDS, COA, product specifications, INCI-related information, active content, viscosity, pH and packaging information according to the selected Polyquaternium product and target application.
What information should be provided when requesting a Polyquaternium sample?
Please provide the required product, target formulation, surfactant system, pH range, viscosity target, conditioning requirement, required documents, destination country and estimated annual demand.
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Yuking supplies Polyquaternium PQ Series and cationic polymers for hair care, including Polyquaternium-6, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-22 and Polyquaternium-39. These PQ Series cationic polymers are supplied for shampoo, conditioner, body wash, shower gel, hair styling, skin care and personal care formulations.
Please provide the following information when requesting TDS, SDS, COA, sample information or quotation:
- Required product: Polyquaternium-6, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-22 or Polyquaternium-39;
- Target formulation: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, shower gel, hair styling product, body lotion or skin care product;
- Required performance: conditioning, wet combing, dry combing, detangling, foam enhancement, smooth feel, antistatic effect or film forming;
- Surfactant system: anionic, amphoteric, nonionic or mixed surfactant system;
- Target pH range, viscosity and clarity requirement;
- Required documentation: TDS, SDS, COA, INCI-related information or product specification;
- Sample, pilot-scale or commercial order requirement;
- Destination country and estimated annual demand.
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Polyquaternium-6
LEAD FREE SOLAR MODULE
A cationic polymer widely used in skin and cosmetic products as a conditioner and antistatic agent. In skincare, it improves texture, makes skin soft and smooth, and helps lock in moisture. In haircare, it reduces static, adds shine and combability, forms a protective film, and enhances ingredient deposition.
CAS No.: 26062-79-3
Polyquaternium-7
LEAD FREE SOLAR MODULE
A copolymer of diallyldimethylammonium chloride and acrylamide. As a cationic conditioner, it provides excellent antistatic, conditioning, and film-forming properties, significantly improving wet and dry combability, imparting softness and smoothness to hair, and being mild to skin.
CAS No.: 26590-05-6
Polyquaternium-10
LEAD FREE SOLAR MODULE
A cationic cellulose derivative. In skincare, it acts as a conditioner, imparting silky texture and moisture retention by forming a protective film. In haircare, it serves as an antistatic agent to reduce frizz, enhance smoothness and combability, and also functions as a thickener and film-former to improve viscosity stability and makeup wear.
CAS No.: 68610-92-4
Polyquaternium-11
LEAD FREE SOLAR MODULE
A cationic copolymer that forms a transparent, non-tacky, flexible, and continuous film. It has affinity to hair, providing conditioning and firming effects with minimal build-up, making hair more combable, shiny, smooth, and easy to style. Compatible with anionic, non-ionic, and amphoteric surfactants, and non-irritating to eyes and skin.
CAS No.: 53633-54-8
Polyquaternium-22
LEAD FREE SOLAR MODULE
A cationic polymer serving mainly as a conditioner and film-former. In skincare, it helps lock in moisture, enhance hydration, improve texture, and reduce tackiness. In haircare, it acts as an antistatic agent, softens hair, improves combability and shine, and forms a protective film for longer-lasting effects. Mild and safe for various formulations.
CAS No.: 53694-17-0
Polyquaternium-39
LEAD FREE SOLAR MODULE
A cationic polymer used as a conditioner, emulsifying stabilizer, and film-former. In skincare, it stabilizes oil-water mixtures, imparts a silky texture, and locks in moisture. In color cosmetics, it enhances adhesion and durability, reduces makeup fading, provides even application, and offers antistatic properties.
CAS No.: 25136-75-8