Artículo: Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-10
Category: Hair conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Film-forming Agent
Brief description: Polyquaternium-10 is a polymeric quaternary ammonium compound used in hair care products for its conditioning, detangling, and antistatic properties. It also forms a film on the hair, giving it a smoother, shinier appearance.
Benefits: Provides a positive charge to help hair retain moisture, increases body, suppleness, and sheen, and improves texture of hair that has been damaged physically or by chemical treatment.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all hair types. Particularly beneficial for dry, damaged, or frizzy hair.
Target audience: Individuals with damaged or dull hair, and those who want to improve the manageability and appearance of their hair.
Chemical composition: Polyquaternium-10 is a polymeric quaternary ammonium compound. It is a cellulose derivative that has been quaternized with a trimethyl ammonium group.
Physical aspect: Off-white, free-flowing powder.
Compatibility: Compatible with most ingredients in cosmetic formulations.
Concentration: Typically between 0.2% to 2% in most hair care products.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Minimal side effects but may cause irritation in individuals with very sensitive skin.
Regulatory status: Generally considered safe as used in cosmetics.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Synthetically produced, therefore concerns related to sourcing and biodegradability depend on manufacturing and disposal practices.
Brief description: Polyquaternium-10 is a polymeric quaternary ammonium compound used in hair care products for its conditioning, detangling, and antistatic properties. It also forms a film on the hair, giving it a smoother, shinier appearance.
Benefits: Provides a positive charge to help hair retain moisture, increases body, suppleness, and sheen, and improves texture of hair that has been damaged physically or by chemical treatment.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all hair types. Particularly beneficial for dry, damaged, or frizzy hair.
Target audience: Individuals with damaged or dull hair, and those who want to improve the manageability and appearance of their hair.
Chemical composition: Polyquaternium-10 is a polymeric quaternary ammonium compound. It is a cellulose derivative that has been quaternized with a trimethyl ammonium group.
Physical aspect: Off-white, free-flowing powder.
Compatibility: Compatible with most ingredients in cosmetic formulations.
Concentration: Typically between 0.2% to 2% in most hair care products.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Minimal side effects but may cause irritation in individuals with very sensitive skin.
Regulatory status: Generally considered safe as used in cosmetics.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Synthetically produced, therefore concerns related to sourcing and biodegradability depend on manufacturing and disposal practices.
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