Product Description

Conditioning Polymer for Hair & Personal Care Formulations

Polyquaternium-7, commonly known as Polyquat 7 or PQ-7, is a water-soluble cationic conditioning polymer widely used in haircare, skincare and cleansing formulations.

It helps improve hair softness, slip, detangling and manageability while reducing the harsh or dry after-feel that can occur with surfactant-based cleansing products. In body washes, hand washes and other personal-care formulations, it can also contribute to a smoother, more conditioned skin feel.

Polyquat 7 is particularly useful for upgrading simple shampoo and body-wash bases into formulations with a more conditioned, premium after-feel.

Suitable for:
Shampoo • Conditioner • Hair Mask • Body Wash • Shower Gel • Hand Wash • Face Wash • Liquid Cleansers • DIY Cosmetics

For cosmetic and DIY formulation use.

Product Specifications

Appearance:
Clear to slightly hazy, colourless to pale yellow viscous liquid.

Odour:
Mild characteristic odour.

Solubility:
Water soluble; readily dispersible/miscible in suitable aqueous cosmetic formulations.

Shelf Life:
Typically 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored correctly in the original tightly closed container.

Key Benefits

Hair Conditioning — Helps leave hair feeling softer and smoother.

Improved Detangling — Enhances slip and manageability, particularly in cleansing formulations.

Reduces Dry After-Feel — Helps counter the harsh feel sometimes associated with surfactant systems.

Skin Conditioning — Adds a softer after-feel to body washes, hand washes and suitable cleansing products.

Easy to Incorporate — Supplied as a liquid solution that can be incorporated into many water-based formulations.

Safety Information

For cosmetic and DIY formulation use only. Not intended for ingestion.

Avoid direct contact of the concentrated raw material with eyes. In case of accidental eye contact, rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Use clean equipment when handling and avoid contamination of the container.

Keep the container tightly closed after use. Protect from excessive heat, freezing and direct sunlight.

Patch testing of the finished cosmetic formulation is recommended before regular use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store in a cool, dry place according to the supplier's recommended storage conditions.

FAQs

1. What is Polyquat 7?
Polyquat 7 is the commonly used short name for Polyquaternium-7, a cationic conditioning polymer used in haircare and personal-care formulations.

2. What does Polyquat 7 do in shampoo?
It helps improve softness, slip, detangling and manageability, giving shampoo a more conditioned after-feel.

3. Is Polyquat 7 a conditioner?
It is a conditioning ingredient, not a complete conditioner by itself. It can be incorporated into shampoos, conditioners and other formulations to improve conditioning performance.

4. Is Polyquat 7 water soluble?
Yes. Commercial Polyquaternium-7 solutions are designed for incorporation into suitable water-based formulations.

5. Can I add Polyquat 7 to a ready-made shampoo base?
Often yes, provided the base is compatible. Add it gradually with gentle mixing and first test a small batch because additions can affect viscosity, clarity and stability.