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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Chemical Structure
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Functional Properties
- Conditioning agent
- Oil in water emulsifier
- Feel enhancer
- Product Features
- It is free from silicones, glycols, preservatives, drying alcohols Derived from locally sourced sunflower oil.
- STEPANQUAT® Soleil smooths each individual hair strand, for super-soft, manageable hair.
- STEPANQUAT® Soleil conditions hair as well as or better than marketleading conditioning agents. STEPANQUAT® Soleil allows for easy combing on both wet and dry hair.
- STEPANQUAT Soleil is made from non-GMO sunflower oil, a renewable and sustainable feedstock locally sourced in Europe
- Better ecotoxicity profile than BTAC and CETAC.
- Readily biodegradabl.
- ISO 16128 Score: 0.88
- 100% active Lower transportation emissions.
- Liquid form and cold processable Reduces or eliminates the need for energy-powered heating
- 100% active
- No regulatory use restrictions China IECIC listed
- No solids handling
- Alcohol free Glycol free Silicone free.
- Non-flammable
- No special storage or handling requirements due to classification.
- Versatile for use in multiple formats.
Dia-Stron testing on Caucasian hair tresses.
EQA = Distearoylethyl Dimcnium Chloride
EQB = Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethyl Ammonium Methosulfate
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Applications
STEPANQUAT® Soleil is a modern hair conditioning agent that is better for the hair and the environment thanks to its better ecotoxicity profile compared to BTAC (benhentrimonium chloride) and CETAC (cetrimonium chloride). Additionally, STEPANQUAT® Soleil is readily biodegradable, GMO-free and it is derived from local renewable/sustainable feedstock. This product smooths each individual hair strand, for super-soft, manageable hair and without any build up effect. It allows for easy combing on both wet and dry hair and possesses a great substantivity. STEPANQUAT® Soleil conditions hair as well as or better than market leading conditioning agents while having a very nice environmental profile.
- End Product Uses
- Hair conditioners (rinse off or leave in)
- Hair styling products
- Hair treatments
- Conditioning shampoo
- Hand soaps
- Shower gels/Body washes
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Pale amber viscous liquid (at 20°C)
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Color | 3 | — | Gardner Scale |
| Freeze Point | 14 | °C | — |
| Perchloric Acid Titration (PAT) | max. 0.05 | meq/g | — |
| pH (5% in Water/IPA 50/50 v/v) | 2.9 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 0.99 | g/cm³ | — |
| Viscosity (at 20°C) | 5,000 - 6,000 | cPs | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Clearances
All active components of STEPANQUAT Soleil are listed in the following countries.
It is the responsibility of the formulator to review and comply with the chemical control regulations for each country where the end product is intended to be sold or used.
Country & Inventory Name On Inventory (Yes/No) * Europe (REACH) REACh registration ongoing U.S. (TSCA) Yes Australia (AICS) Yes, with exception (Personal Care application may require secondary notification)
Canada (DSL) Yes China (IECSC) Yes (IECIC - Cosmetic inventory listed) Japan (ENCS) Yes Korea (ECL) Cosmetics and cosmetic raw materials are exempt from K-REACH requirements.
New Zealand (NZIoC) May be used as a component in a product covered by a group standard.
Philippines (PICCS) Can only be imported into the Philippines in a finished cosmetic; it cannot be imported as a raw material.
Taiwan (ECN) Yes *A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s). A “No” indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by governing country(s).
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Standard Packaging
STEPANQUAT Soleil is available in bulk and drum quantities, as well as intermediate bulk containers.
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
- Handle STEPANQUAT Soleil with care. Use in a well-ventilated area. Contact with eyes, nose or prolonged skin contact should be avoided. Use gloves and safety goggles when handling STEPANQUAT Soleil. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
- It is recommended that STEPANQUAT Soleil be stored in sealed containers and kept in a cool, dry place. It is recommended to store this product above 15°C (59°F) to keep it homogeneous and avoid any crystallization. If temperatures below 15°C (59°F) are reached, gentle warming while stirring is recommended to ensure getting the homogeneity back again.