Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 91995-81-2
- EC No.
- 295-344-3
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Chemical Structure
CH3 OSO3 - R = Partially hydrogenated palm
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Features
In Fabric Softeners, STEPANQUAT GA90 provides:
- Excellent softening without that “greasy feeling”,
- Good antistatic properties,
- Good rewetting properties,
- Do not spoil fabric colors (non yellowing),
- Provide easier ironing and drying.
- Biodegradability
STEPANQUAT GA 90 complies with the biodegradability criteria as laid down in regulation (EC) No.648/2004 on detergents.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Home Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Applications
- STEPANQUAT GA 90 is a very mild cationic surfactant ideally suited for hair conditioners and skin care products as well as the formulation of household and industrial fabric softeners from 3% viscous to 18% fluid active concentrations.
- STEPANQUAT GA 90 is fully palm based therefore designed for formulations labeled as natural based products.
- In hair conditioners, STEPANQUAT GA 90 provides good detangling, excellent wet and dry combability, good antistatic, no build-up, efficiency on hair damaged by aggressive treatments and styling properties. In combination with silicones, STEPANQUAT GA 90 exhibits excellent conditioning properties.
- In skin care products, STEPANQUAT GA 90 provides very good moisturizing properties, emulsifying characteristics for O/W emulsions and excellent substantivity on the skin allowing very pleasant film formation with non-tacky after-feel.
- End Product Uses
- Hair rinse conditioners,
- Leave-on hair conditioners,
- Frequent use hair conditioners,
- Damage hair treatment,
- Skin moisturizers,
- Cationic skin care creams and lotions,
- After shave lotions
- Fabric softeners
- Preservative Compatibility
- Preservatives compatible with cationics , stable and effective at pH between 3 and 4,5 should be compatible with STEPANQUAT GA 90.
- STEPANQUAT GA 90 is not compatible with isothiazolinone derivatives (i.e. Kathon CG).
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Liquid (at 25°C), Beige paste (at 20°C)
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Color | max. 4 | — | Gardener Scale |
| pH [5% in water/IPA (50/50)] | 3 | — | — |
| Flash Point | 23 | °C | SETA Flash Point Tester |
| Solids Content | 90 | wt% | — |
| Cationic Active Matter | 1.07 | meq/g | — |
| Pour Point | 38 | °C | — |
| Density (at 40°C) | 0.96 | g/ml | — |
| Viscosity (at 40°C ) | 330 | mpa.s | — |
| IPA content | 10 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Clearances
STEPANQUAT GA 90 is listed in Europe (EINECS 295-344-3), USA (TSCA 157905-74-3), Canada (DSL 157 905-74-3).
Packaging & Availability
- Standard Packaging
STEPANQUAT GA 90 is available in drums (190Kg), intermediate bulk quantities (950 kg) and in bulk quantities.
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
- STEPANQUAT GA 90 should be handled with care and used away from sparks and open flame because it is flammable. Use in a well ventilated area. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Use gloves and safety goggles when handling STEPANTEX GA 90.
- Drums storage Information: It is recommended that drums of STEPANQUAT GA 90 be stored in sealed containers at temperatures between 4°C and 5 0°C. Avoid heating to temperature higher than 70°C and avoid local overheating. Product must be h eated to 50°C and stirred before use to ensure product is homogeneous before use.
- The color and odor of STEPANQUAT GA 90 are susceptible to degradation as a result of exposure to high temperature (> 60°C) over extended periods of time (greater than several days), particularly in the presence of air.