Conditioning agents
Polyquaternium-10
Its positive charge promotes deposition from shampoos and washes while also changing foam, viscosity, and coacervate behavior during dilution.
- INCI
- POLYQUATERNIUM-10
- CAS
- 68610-92-4
- Also known as
- cationic hydroxyethylcellulose · PQ-10
- Function
- Conditioning agents
Ingredient answer
What is Polyquaternium-10?
Polyquaternium-10 is a cationic cellulose polymer used for hair conditioning, deposition, combability, and reduced static in cleansing systems.
Formulation behavior
How it works inside a formula
Hydrate in the recommended order and test charge compatibility, surfactant dilution, deposition, build-up, viscosity, and rinse feel.
Where it appears
Common product contexts
- rinse-off conditioners
- leave-in hair care
- conditioning cleansers
Practical caution
What to keep in view
Confirm charge compatibility, active level, deposition, and performance on the intended hair or skin context.
Take the ingredient into a working formula.
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