Polyquaternium-47 Cationic Polymer Show Gel Raw Material

Introduction

DioKat® PQ47 Polymer is a high-performance cationic ternary copolymer designed for skincare and hair care formulations. With its strong affinity for keratin, it effectively binds to hair and skin, delivering exceptional conditioning, moisturizing, and sensory benefits. This versatile polymer is widely used in shampoos, conditioners, styling products, skincare creams, and bath products, offering improved combability, softness, and hydration while reducing irritation from surfactants.

Product features and efficacy

Key Features & Benefits

1. Superior Hair Care Performance

Enhanced Conditioning: Improves hair elasticity, softness, and smoothness, making it ideal for shampoos, conditioners, and treatments.

Wet & Dry Combability: Provides excellent slip for effortless detangling and reduces static for better dry combing.

Styling & Perming Support: Works well in styling gels, perming lotions, and bleaching/dyeing formulations, helping maintain curl definition without flaking.

Wide pH Compatibility: Stable across a broad pH range (3.0–5.0) and compatible with most anionic/amphoteric surfactants.

2. Skincare & Bathing Applications

Moisture Retention: Boosts skin hydration in creams and lotions, leaving a smooth, firm finish after drying.

Mildness & Foam Enhancement:** Reduces irritation in cleansers while improving foam richness and stability.

Sensory Benefits: Imparts a silky, non-greasy feel to formulations.

3. Technical Advantages

Appearance: Colorless transparent viscous liquid with a mild aldehyde odor.

Solid Content: 18.0–22.0%.

Viscosity: 2,000–12,000 mPa.s (25°C), ensuring easy formulation integration.

Recommended Applications

Hair Care: Shampoos, conditioners, styling gels, perming/bleaching products (Usage: 1.0–8.0%).

Skin Care: Moisturizing creams, body washes, shaving foams (Usage: 1.0% initial**).

Bath Products: Gentle cleansers with enhanced foam and reduced irritation.

Formulation Guidelines

Compatibility:Blends well with anionic/amphoteric surfactants (e.g., betaine) for clear gels.

Processing:Add during cooling phase to avoid high shear; for Carbopol®-based formulas, incorporate after neutralization.

Transparency Tip:Pre-disperse in amphoteric surfactants for optimal clarity.

Packaging & Storage

Packaging: 50 kg/drum.

Storage: Keep in a cool, ventilated area away from direct heat.

Conclusion

DioKat® PQ47 Polymer is a multifunctional cationic polymer that elevates hair and skincare formulations with its conditioning, moisturizing, and sensory-enhancing properties. Its broad compatibility and ease of use make it a go-to ingredient for high-performance personal care products.

Suggested Starting Concentration: 1.0% (adjust based on formulation needs).