Merquat - PLUS 3331 polymer - Lubrizol-Beauty

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name: Polyquaternium-39
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Conditioner
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Cleansing,
Compatibility,
Conditioning,
Curl Retention,
Dense Foam,
Easy Application,
Good Dry Combing,
Good Wet Combing,
Imparts Lubricity,
Improved Stability,
Irritation Reduction,
Lustrous,
Moisturizing,
Non-Flaking,
Rich Feel,
Sensory Enhancement,
Silky Feel,
Skin Tightening,
Smooth Feel,
Soft Feel,
Static Reduction,
Versatile Sensory Modifier
Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora,
GMO-free,
Halal,
TSE-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Features and Benefits: Compatible with most anionic and amphoteric surfactants

Contributes lubricity which can help make skin care products easier to apply

Contributes luster and a soft, silky feel in hair care products

Helps hold curls without flaking

Imparts a smooth, velvety feel

Liquid cleansing products acquire richer, thicker foam with improved stability

Non-flaking

Provides excellent moisturization in skin care products

Reduces irritation from liquid skin cleansing products

Reduces static

Reduces tightness after drying skin
Product Highlights: Merquat™ PLUS 3331 polymer is an ampholytic terpolymer that is compatible with anionic and amphoteric surfactants. It has a slightly higher molecular weight than Merquat™ PLUS 3330 polymer. Merquat™ PLUS 3331 polymer is ideally suited for liquid cleansing products. In skin care, bath and shower formulations, it provides silky skin feel and moisturization. In hair care formulations, it provides excellent wet and dry combing properties.

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,
Lotions,
Rinse Off
Bath & Shower Applications: Body Wash
Hair Care Applications: Hair Styling Products,
Shampoos & Rinses
Personal Hygiene Applications: Hand Sanitizers,
Hand Soap,
Intimate Hygiene Products
Skin Care Applications: Body Cream,
Body Lotion,
Facial Cleanser,
Shaving Cream,
Shaving Foam,
Skin Gel

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: Halal
Regulatory Status: Merquat™ PLUS 3331 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.

Halal

TSE/GMO Certified

Packaging & Availability

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 730 days from the date of manufacture.