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Merquat™ 280NP Polymer

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Merquat™ 280NP Polymer is an aqueous, cationic copolymer that demonstrates ampholytic characteristics and is nonpreserved. The polymer has excellent stability in extreme pH applications, making it ideally suited for use in high-pH products as well as shampoos. Merquat 280NP polymer is also recommended for ethnic hair care, hair color, and depilatories.

INCI Name: Polyquaternium-22

Functions: Conditioner, Sensory Additive

Labeling Claims: Ethoxylates-free, GMO-free, Preservative-free, Sulfate-free, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: CFDA Compliant (China)

Benefit Claims: Broad pH Stability, Conditioning, Creamy Texture, Dense Foam, Excellent Stability, Foam Stability, Good Dry Combing, Good Wet Combing, Good Wetting Properties, Hair Softening, Rich Feel, Sensory Enhancement, Smooth Feel, Soft Feel

Synonyms: Dimethyldiallylammonium Chloride Acrylic Acid Polymer, N,N-Dimethyl-N-2-Propenyl-2-Propen-1-Aminium Chloride Polymer With 2-Propenoic Acid

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Features and Benefits
  • Enables the reduction of ammonia and hair dye levels
  • Helps to improve the saturation of hair colors
  • Improves the wet combability of hair dyes and provides a smooth, soft feel to hair
  • Improves wet and dry combing in shampoo systems
  • Provides stable, rich and dense foam
  • Provides superior conditioning properties in high pH systems

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Treatment Product Applications
Use Level
1 - 3 wt%

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colorless to yellow liquid
Odor
Slight
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solids Content39 - 43%N01302
Brookfield Viscosity (at 25°C)3000 - 6000cPsTP-N01004/TP-00042
Colormax. 350APHAN01096
pH (at 25°C)4.2 - 5.3N01200

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Regulatory Status
  • Merquat™ 280NP 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.
  • TSE/GMO Certified
  • China compliant

Packaging & Availability