Merquat™ 550PR polymer

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Polyquaternium-7

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Conditioner,

Foam Booster,

Sensory Additive

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Sensory Modifiers

Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers

Cationic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Cleansing,

Compatibility,

Conditioning,

Creamy Texture,

Dense Foam,

Detangling,

Enhanced Slip,

Foam Enhancement,

Good Dry Combing,

Good Wet Combing,

Improves Clarity,

Lustrous,

Moisturizing,

Rich Feel,

Sensory Enhancement,

Silky Feel,

Skin Tightening,

Smooth Feel,

Soft Feel,

Versatile Sensory Modifier

Labeling Claims

Acrylamide-free,

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

GMO-free,

Halal,

Paraben-free,

Sulfate-free,

TSE-free,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Features and Benefits

• Imparts a smooth, velvety feel
• Improves slip and moisturization in skin care products
• Improves wet combing and detangling properties of hair
• Provides luster and soft feel
• Provides rich, creamy foam to shampoos and bath and shower products
• Reduces tightness after drying, provides excellent moisturization in bath and shower products

Product Highlights

Merquat™ 550PR polymer is a low acrylamide, non-paraben, aqueous, cationic copolymer developed for improved compatibility and clarity in anionic surfactant systems. This highly substantive copolymer is recommended to improve wet and dry properties of hair care products and to enhance feel in skin care and bath and shower products. The Merquat 550™ polymer line results in the highest conditioning in the PQ-7 family.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Hair Care,

Skin Care

Personal Care — Personal Hygiene

Hand Hygiene,

Other Personal Hygiene Applications

Application Format

Creams,

Gel,

Leave On,

Rinse Off

Bath & Shower Applications

Body Wash

Hair Care Applications

Hair Gel,

Hair Styling Products,

Shampoos & Rinses

Personal Hygiene Applications

Hand Sanitizers,

Hand Soap

Skin Care Applications

Facial Cleanser,

Shaving Cream,

Shaving Foam

Use Level

1 - 5 wt%

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Odor

Slight

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Solids Content	8.8 - 9.8	%	N01300
Brookfield Viscosity (at 25°C)	7500 - 15000	cPs	TP-N01004/TP-00042
Color	max. 15	APHA	N01096
pH (at 25°C)	3.3 - 4.5	—	N01200
Acrylamide	max. 1	ppm	TP-A03180/TP-00017
Turbidity	max. 5	NTU	N01810

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

CFDA Compliant (China),

Halal

Regulatory Status

• Merquat™ 550PR 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
• Halal

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bulk,

Drums,

Pails,

Totes (IBC)

Storage & Handling

Storage Information & Retest Period

• 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 365 days from the date of manufacture.