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Styling Polymer Condicare PQ-11 Polyquaternium-11 CAS No.53633-54-8 Condicare PQ-11 is a cationic copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone (VP) and quaternized dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate (DMAEMA). It is a 20% active film forming polymer that is used in personal care formulations because of its affinity to skin and hair. Condicare PQ-11 is compatible with both anionic and amphoteric surfactants as well as ethanol. It is completely soluble in water, which allows it to be used in clear systems. Applications Condicare PQ-11 is ideal for use in hair styling products such as mousses, gels, conditioners and sprays where a soft hold is desired. Condicare PQ-11 provides: • Soft hold and increased body • Non-tacky continuous film forming • Good curl retention and style management • Conditioning properties for ease of combing and detangling Enhanced setting properties Condicare PQ-11 can be used to provide texture and body to hair in shampoos and conditioners. Condicare PQ-11 can also be used in skin care applications such as bath and shower gels, shaving preparations and body lotions. Typical use levels are 2-10%. Performance Benefits Hair Care Products Hair Dyes and Bleaches, Permanent Waves and Relaxers, Shampoos, Conditioners, and Styling Products • Improved wet combability • Reduced static and flyaway • Contributes shine and a soft silky feel • Provides rich, creamy lather with improved foam stability Storage Condicare PQ-11 should be stored at ambient temperatures. If product freezes, it can be re-warmed by placing the container in warm water and mixing until thawed. TYPICAL PROPERTIES Not intended for use in preparing specifications Appearance Hazy, viscous liquid Color, APHA (1:1 dilution with Ethanol) 120 maximum Viscosity (cps) @ 25°C LV4@6rpm 60,000 maximum pH (as is) 5.0 – 7.0 Solids, % 19 - 21 Vinyl Pyrrolidone, ppm <1000
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S t y l i n g P o l y m e r Condicare PQ-11 Polyquaternium-11
CAS No.53633-54-8
Condicare PQ-11 is a cationic copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone (VP) and quaternized
dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate (DMAEMA). It is a 20% active film forming polymer that
is used in personal care formulations because of its affinity to skin and hair. Condicare
PQ-11 is compatible with both anionic and amphoteric surfactants as well as ethanol. It is
completely soluble in water, which allows it to be used in clear systems.
Appl icat ions
Condicare PQ-11 is ideal for use in hair styling products such as mousses, gels,
conditioners and sprays where a soft hold is desired.
Condicare PQ-11 provides:
• Soft hold and increased body
• Non-tacky continuous film forming
• Good curl retention and style management
• Conditioning properties for ease of combing and detangling
Enhanced setting properties Condicare PQ-11 can be used to provide texture and
body to hair in shampoos and conditioners. Condicare PQ-11 can also be used in
skin care applications such as bath and shower gels, shaving preparations and body
lotions. Typical use levels are 2-10%.
Performance Benefi ts
Hair Care Products
Hair Dyes and Bleaches, Permanent Waves and Relaxers, Shampoos, Conditioners, and
Styling Products
• Improved wet combability
• Reduced static and flyaway
• Contributes shine and a soft silky feel
• Provides rich, creamy lather with improved foam stability
Storage
Condicare PQ-11 should be stored at ambient temperatures. If product freezes, it can be
re-warmed by placing the container in warm water and mixing until thawed.
T Y P I C A L P R O P E R T I E S
Not intended for use in preparing specifications
Appearance Hazy, viscous liquid
Color, APHA (1:1
dilution with Ethanol)
120 maximum
Viscosity (cps) @ 25°C
LV4@6rpm
60,000 maximum
pH (as is) 5.0 – 7.0
Solids, % 19 - 21
Vinyl Pyrrolidone, ppm <1000
Performance
Condicare PQ-11 is ideal for providing curl retention in soft hold styling applications. Innospec’s Condicare PQ-11 demonstrates excellent curl retention properties when compared to the leading industry standard.
Curl Retention
Initial 30 minutes @ 74°F/90%RH
Industry Standard Condicare PQ-11 Industry Standard Condicare PQ-11
Condicare PQ-11 also shows a significant reduction in combing force when tested on wet bleached hair tresses. This demonstrates the
added benefit of providing conditioning to wet hair.
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Wet Combing 2% Aqueous Solu9on
% Improvement
Reduc0on in Wet Combing Force on Bleached Hair for Condicare PQ-‐11
Condicare PQ-‐11
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