Product name: polyquaternium-10

CAS: 81859-24-7/68610-92-4

Molecular formula: C8H6O6

Molecular weight:198.12964

Description:Polyquaternium-10 is a white granular powder with a characteristic amine odor. In cosmetics and personal care products, it is used mainly in the formulation of hair care products, lotions and makeup.

When used in hair care products, Polyquaternium-10 can reduce static electricity. It enhances the appearance and feel of hair, by increasing hair body, suppleness, or sheen, or by improving the texture of hair that has been damaged physically or by chemical treatment.

Polyquaternium-10 is also known as Quaternium-19. It adsorbs well to proteinaceous surfaces, such as the proteins in hair. It is in the chemical class known as quaternary ammonium compounds (generally referred to as a "Quat"). These compounds are positively charged tetra-substituted nitrogen derivatives.