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STEPANQUAT® ML

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STEPANQUAT® ML is a quaternary compound intended for use in hair conditioners, hair styling aids, creams, and lotions. Its functions include conditioning, static control, and emulsification for both oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions. It finds application across various markets including Food & Nutrition, Household, Industrial & Institutional Care, and Personal Care.

INCI Name: Quaternium-82

Functions: Conditioner, Emulsifier, Emulsifier (O/W), Emulsifier (W/O), Surfactant, Surfactant (Cationic)

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Benefit Claims: Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, No Build Up, Outstanding Skin feel, Static Control

Synonyms: 1-Propanaminium, N-[2-[bis(2-hydroxypropyl)amino]ethyl]-2-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxypropyl)-N-methyl-, di-(9Z)-9-octadecenoate (ester), methyl sulfate (salt)

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
CAS No.
65059-61-2
EC No.
265-339-0
Chemical Structure

STEPANQUAT® ML - Chemical Structure

RCO = Oleic

Features & Benefits

Functional Properties
  • Conditioning Agent for hair and skin applications (no “build-up” problem)
  • Emulsifying agent for oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions
  • Static Control

Applications & Uses

Bath & Shower Applications
End Product Uses
  • Hair Conditioners (regular, deep and leave-on types)
  • Hair Styling Aids
  • Lotions and Creams (O/W, W/O emulsion)
Product Applications
  • Clean-In-Place (CIP).
  • Ware Washing.
  • Automatic Dishwash Detergents.
  • Metal Cleaning.
  • Machine Floor Scrubbing.
  • Cleaning in Food and Beverage Production.
  • Parts Washing.
  • Industrial and Commercial Laundry.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear to hazy liquid (at 25°C)
Dispersible in
Water (at 25 °C)
Stable in
Acids (at 25°C), Bases (at 25°C)
Soluble in
Isopropanol (at 25°C), Ethanol (at 25°C), IPP (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point120°C
Viscosity (at 25°C)8300cPs
Density0.979g/ml
Viscosity (at 10°C)30500cPs
Solids Contentmin. 94%
Flash Pointmin. 110°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Freeze Pointmax. 4.4°C
pH (1% in aqueous solution)4
SolventPropylene Glycol

Regulatory & Compliance

Safety & Health

Toxicity

STEPANQUAT ML is relatively harmless orally (LD₅₀ >25 g/kg body wt). STEPANQUAT ML, at 3% solution, causes no eye irritation and only minimum skin irritation.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

STEPANQUAT ML is available in bulk and drums.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling STEPANQUAT ML. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
  • It is recommended that STEPANQUAT ML be stored in sealed containers and kept at temperatures above 70°F (21°C). Avoid overheating or freezing. If material is frozen, mild heat and agitation are recommended to ensure the material is homogeneous before use.
Workplace Exposure

Occupational Exposure can occur primarily through skin contact or via inhalation of vapors and mists. Engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and other workplace safety practices should be used to control these exposures.