Merquat™ 280NP Polymer
- INCI Name
- Polyquaternium-22
Merquat™ 280NP Polymer is an aqueous, cationic copolymer that demonstrates ampholytic characteristics and is nonpreserved. The polymer has excellent stability in extreme pH applications, making it ideally suited for use in high-pH products as well as shampoos. Merquat 280NP polymer is also recommended for ethnic hair care, hair color, and depilatories.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Bath & Shower
- Hair Care
- Treatment Products
- Hand Hygiene
- Other Personal Hygiene Applications
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Sensory Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Merquat™
- Synonyms
Dimethyldiallylammonium Chloride Acrylic Acid Polymer, N,N-Dimethyl-N-2-Propenyl-2-Propen-1-Aminium Chloride Polymer With 2-Propenoic Acid
- Functions
- Conditioner, Sensory Additive
- Benefit Claims
Broad pH Stability, Conditioning, Creamy Texture, Dense Foam, Excellent Stability, Foam Stability, Good Dry Combing, Good Wet Combing, Good Wetting Properties, Hair Softening, Rich Feel, Sensory Enhancement, Smooth Feel, Soft Feel; Broad pH Stability; Conditioning; Creamy Texture; Dense Foam; Excellent Stability; Foam Stability; Good Dry Combing; Good Wet Combing; Good Wetting Properties; Hair Softening; Rich Feel; Sensory Enhancement; Smooth Feel; Soft Feel
- Labeling Claims
Ethoxylates-free, GMO-free, Preservative-free, Sulfate-free, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Ethoxylates-free; GMO-free; Preservative-free; Sulfate-free; TSE-free; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Certifications & Compliance
- CFDA Compliant (China)
- Odor
- Slight
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 1 - 3 wt%
- Appearance
- Colorless to yellow liquid
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- Pails
- Totes (IBC)
- Regulatory Status
Merquat™ 280NP 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.; TSE/GMO Certified; China compliant
- Application Format
- Creams
- Rinse Off
- Benefits and Features
Enables the reduction of ammonia and hair dye levels; Helps to improve the saturation of hair colors; Improves the wet combability of hair dyes and provides a smooth, soft feel to hair; Improves wet and dry combing in shampoo systems; Provides stable, rich and dense foam; Provides superior conditioning properties in high pH systems
- Hair Care
- Anti-Dandruff Products
- Hair Color
- Hair Conditioner
- Shampoos & Rinses
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Body Wash
- Certifications and Compliance
- CFDA Compliant (China)
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Hair Removal Products
- Hand Soap
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Conditioner
- Sensory Additive
- Treatment Product Applications
- Anti-Dandruff Products
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solids Content | 39 - 43 | % | N01302 |
| Brookfield Viscosity (at 25°C) | 3000 - 6000 | cPs | TP-N01004/TP-00042 |
| Color | max. 350 | APHA | N01096 |
| pH (at 25°C) | 4.2 - 5.3 | — | N01200 |
