Product name: Polyquaternium 22
CAS: 53694-17-0
Description: Polyquaternium-22 is an amphoteric polymer, high charge density, moisture, and the PH for a wide range (1-14). These copolymers are recommended to improve wet and dry properties of hair care products, and to enhance feel in skin care products.

Polyquaternium-22 is used in hair care products: relaxers, bleaches, dyes, shampoos, conditioners, styling products, and permanent waves.

Contributes luster and a soft, silky feel; provide rich, creamy foam to shampoos
Provides excellent slip, lubricity and snag-free wet compatibility without excessive buildup
Imparts excellent dry compatibility
Panel studies document excellent hair softness and wet hair feel during washing, rinsing and after rinsing
Helps hold curls without flaking
1.0% as product in shampoo and conditioner; 3.0% as product in other formulations

Polyquaternium-22 is used in skin care products: moisturizing creams, lotions, bath gels, liquid soaps, soap bars, shaving products and deodorants.

Imparts a smooth, velvety feel; reduces tightness after drying skin
Provides excellent moisturization
Contributes lubricity which can help make skin care products easier to apply
Liquid cleansing products acquire richer foam with improved stability
Suggested starting concentration: 1.5% as product