Merquat™ PLUS 3331 polymer
- INCI Name
- Polyquaternium-39
Merquat™ PLUS 3331 polymer is an ampholytic terpolymer with a slightly higher molecular weight than Merquat™ PLUS 3330 polymer. It is compatible with anionic and amphoteric surfactants and is ideal for use in liquid cleansing products. It provides silky skin feel and moisturization in skin care, bath, and shower formulations, as well as excellent wet and dry combing properties in hair care formulations.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
- Conditioners & Emollients
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Merquat™
- Synonyms
AA/DMDAAC/AM Copolymer, Dimethyldiallylammonium Chloride Acrylic Acid Acrylamide Copolymer
- Functions
- Conditioner
- Benefit Claims
Cleansing, Compatibility, Conditioning, Curl Retention, Dense Foam, Easy Application, Good Dry Combing, Good Wet Combing, Imparts Lubricity, Improved Stability, Irritation Reduction, Lustrous, Moisturizing, Non-Flaking, Rich Feel, Sensory Enhancement, Silky Feel, Skin Tightening, Smooth Feel, Soft Feel, Static Reduction, Versatile Sensory Modifier; Cleansing; Compatibility; Conditioning; Curl Retention; Dense Foam; Easy Application; Good Dry Combing; Good Wet Combing; Imparts Lubricity; Improved Stability; Irritation Reduction; Lustrous; Moisturizing; Non-Flaking; Rich Feel; Sensory Enhancement; Silky Feel; Skin Tightening; Smooth Feel; Soft Feel; Static Reduction; Versatile Sensory Modifier
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, GMO-free, Halal, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; GMO-free; Halal; TSE-free; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Certifications & Compliance
- Halal
- Odor
- Slight
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- Pails
- Totes (IBC)
- Regulatory Status
Merquat™ PLUS 3331 polymer is widely registered on chemical inventories across the globe. For specific status, please consult the most recent Safety Data Sheet or contact your local Lubrizol representative.; Halal; TSE/GMO Certified
- Application Format
- Creams
- Gel
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- HIGHLIGHTS
Merquat™ PLUS 3331 polymer is an ampholytic terpolymer that is compatible with anionic and amphoteric surfactants. It has a slightly higher molecular weight than Merquat™ PLUS 3330 polymer. Merquat™ PLUS 3331 polymer is ideally suited for liquid cleansing products. In skin care, bath and shower formulations, it provides silky skin feel and moisturization. In hair care formulations, it provides excellent wet and dry combing properties.
- Benefits and Features
Compatible with most anionic and amphoteric surfactants; Contributes lubricity which can help make skin care products easier to apply; Contributes luster and a soft, silky feel in hair care products; Helps hold curls without flaking; Imparts a smooth, velvety feel; Liquid cleansing products acquire richer, thicker foam with improved stability; Non-flaking; Provides excellent moisturization in skin care products; Reduces irritation from liquid skin cleansing products; Reduces static; Reduces tightness after drying skin
- Hair Care
- Hair Styling Products
- Shampoos & Rinses
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Cream
- Body Lotion
- Facial Cleanser
- Shaving Cream
- Shaving Foam
- Skin Gel
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Body Wash
- Certifications and Compliance
- Halal
Technical data
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4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Viscosity (at 25°C) | 5500 - 16000 | cPs | TP-N01004/TP-00042 |
| Color | max. 15 | APHA | N01096 |
| pH (at 25°C) | 5.5 - 7 | — | N01200 |
| Solids Content | 9.4 - 10.4 | % | N01302 |
