Polyquat 22

Description

Polyquaternium-22 (PQ-22) is a water-soluble, amphoteric copolymer used in cosmetics and personal care products for its conditioning and film-forming properties. It’s a copolymer of acrylic acid and diallyldimethylammonium chloride, offering benefits like improved hair manageability, enhanced skin feel, and stable foam in bath products. PQ-22 is known for its stability across a wide pH range (2-12).
Key Properties and Uses:
Cationic Conditioning Agent:
PQ-22 acts as a conditioning agent in hair care, improving detangling, softness, and manageability.