Polyquaternium 22
- INCI:
- Polyquaternium-22
- Also known as:
- Polyquaternium-22 · PQ-22 · Copolymer of acrylic acid and diallyldimethylammonium chloride
Water-soluble copolymer of acrylic acid and diallyldimethylammonium chloride, of amphoteric character. It provides conditioning and a soft feel and contributes to foam stability, with good compatibility with anionic surfactants. It is used in shampoos, shower gels and personal care cleansers.
Functions
Typical applications
- Shampoos and conditioners
- Shower gels
- Liquid soaps
- Facial cleansers
- Cleansing foams
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