RHEOSOL Q7

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Polyquaternium-7

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Conditioner,

Detangler,

Foam Stabilizer,

Softener

CAS No.

26590-05-6

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Sensory Modifiers,

Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Conditioning,

Detangling,

Enhanced Slip,

Foam Control,

Foaming,

Good Dry Combing,

Good Wet Combing,

Imparts Lubricity,

Improves Clarity,

Moisturizing,

Softening,

Static Reduction,

Volume Expansion

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Performance Highlights

• Complete water solubility giving clear products
• Compatibility with a wide range of anionic, non-ionic and cationic surfactant types
• Improves wet and dry compatibility
• Imparts slip and lubricity to formulations
• Efficient conditioning at low concentrations

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Hair Care,

Skin Care

Application Format

Creams,

Lotions,

Rinse Off,

Serum

Hair Care Applications

Hair Conditioner,

Hair Styling Products,

Shampoos & Rinses

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream

Recommended Uses & Known Applications

RHEOSOL Q7 is designed for use in a range of applications in the cosmetic industry. It’s highly substantive cationic nature makes it especially useful as a conditioner in skin and hair care formulations.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Odor

Slight aldehydic

Appearance

Colorless viscous liquid

Soluble in

Water

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Viscosity (25% active, as supplied)	7000–15000	cPs	—
pH (2% aqueous solution)	6.5–7.5	—	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Kosher

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

RHEOSOL Q7 is available in a variety of drum sizes.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

24 months

Storage and Handling

Do not allow to freeze, ideal storage temperature 5-35°C