Merquat - 2003PR polymer - Lubrizol-Beauty

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name: Polyquaternium-53
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Conditioner,
Foam Booster,
Sensory Additive,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Cationic)
CAS No.: 84647-38-1
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients,
Sensory Modifiers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Cationic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Cleansing,
Color Protection,
Conditioning,
Creamy Texture,
Detangling,
Easy Application,
Excellent Flash Foaming,
Foam Enhancement,
Foam Stability,
Good Color Retention,
Good Wet Combing,
Hair Softening,
Luxurious Skin-Feel,
Moisture Retention,
Non-Occlusive,
Sensory Enhancement,
Sheen,
Smoothing,
Superior Performance,
Versatile Sensory Modifier
Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora,
GMO-free,
Paraben-free,
Sulfate-free,
TSE-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Product Highlights: Enhances wet combability and detangling

Improves hair feel

Improves moisture retention

Increases flash foam and ultimate foam stability

Makes hair dye formulations smoother and easier to apply

Non-occlusive

Retains color after multiple washings

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
Hand Hygiene
Application Format: Leave On,
Rinse Off,
Spray
Bath & Shower Applications: Body Wash
Hair Care Applications: Beard Wax,
Hair Color,
Hair Conditioner,
Hair Spray,
Shampoos & Rinses
Personal Hygiene Applications: Hand Soap
Skin Care Applications: Facial Cleanser
Use Level: 1.0 - 3.0%
Dosage: Recommended use level is 1.0 to 3.0 wt% as supplied

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: CFDA Compliant (China)
Regulatory status: China compliant

Merquat™ 2003PR polymer is widely registered on chemical inventories across the globe. For specific status, please consult the most recent Safety Data Sheet or contact your local Lubrizol representative.

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Storage: Store in tightly-closed, UV-resistant containers protected from sunlight. Product is freeze-thaw stable but should be protected from freezing to maintain liquid state. If frozen, heat with mixing until liquid. Avoid prolonged storage at elevated temperatures above ambient. Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional pertinent information.

Recommended retest period is 548 days from the date of manufacture.