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Flexicare™ PQ-1230

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A highly substantive, film forming Poly Quaternary which provides conditioning and body for hair and skin care products, without build-up. Flexicare PQ-1230 is salt free and is also effective as a cationic emulsifier, anti-static and softening agent in personal care products. INCI name: Polyquaternium 37.

INCI Name: Polyquaternium-37

Functions: Anti-Static Agent, Emulsifier, Film Former, Softener

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Salt-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
26161-33-1

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • 30% active Polyquaternium 37
  • Effective conditioning without buildup
  • Salon-Quality flexible hold styling agent
  • Low build-up with soft feel
  • Easy washout
  • Compatible with nonionic, amphoteric and anionic surfactants
  • Low tack film forming agent
  • Imparts body, volume with softness

Applications & Uses

Applications
  • Conditioners
  • Relaxers
  • Conditioning shampoos
  • Skin lotions
  • Mousses and Sprays
  • Hair fixing
  • Hair spray
  • Pump and aerosol products

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear to slightly hazy liquid or pale yellow to amber
Odor
Mildly
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content24 - 26%
Boiling Point100°C
pH Value (10% Aqueous)3 - 5
Flash Pointmin. 100°C
Density (25°C)1.4 - 1.08g/ml
Ionic CharacterCationic
Viscosity3000 - 6000cps

Technical Details & Test Data

Technical Information

Flexicare PQ-1230 is a solution of Poly (methacryloxyethyl trimethyl ammonium) chloride in water. Flexicare PQ-1230 is a highly substantive, film forming Poly Quaternary that provides effective conditioning and body without build-up.


Use in conditioners and relaxers, conditioning and volumizing shampoos, skin lotions, styling gels, mousses and sprays. Flexicare PQ-1230 is salt free.

Formulary

Flexicare PQ-1230 reflects a unique high molecular weight cationic homopolymer that provides effective conditioning and flexible hold at low use concentrations. Flexicare PQ-1230 imparts non-greasy detangling, improves dry comb and fly away while building volume and sheen, especially with colored, permed, sun dried and damaged hair. With a greater cationic charge density than found in traditional Hair/Skin Care quaternaries, PQ-1230 is also effective as a cationic emulsifier, and as an antistatic and softening agent in crèmes, lotions and in other personal care products.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

Flexicare PQ-1230 is available in:

  • 275 gallon totes (Net Wt. 2250 lbs)
  • 55 gallon plastic drums (Net Wt. 450 lbs)
  • 5 gallon pails (Net Wt. 40 lbs)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 months
Storage
  • Stable to freezing.
  • Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information on the safe use, handling, and disposal of this product