Polyquaternium-47 (PQ-47)
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INCI Name:
Polyquaternium-47
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Chemical Name:
Polyquaternium-47
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CAS Number:
Proprietary polymer (CAS varies by manufacturer)
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Appearance:
Clear to slightly hazy, colorless to pale yellow liquid
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Chemical Type:
Cationic Conditioning Polymer
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Suitable For:
Shampoos, Hair Conditioners, Body Washes, Hair Masks, Leave-in Treatments, and Styling Products
Key Benefits:
- Provides excellent conditioning and detangling
- Improves wet and dry combability
- Reduces frizz and static electricity
- Leaves hair soft, smooth, and silky
- Enhances hair shine without heavy buildup
- Compatible with sulfate and sulfate-free shampoo systems
Benefits & Uses (Short):
- Used in conditioning shampoos
- Ideal for hair conditioners and masks
- Improves softness and manageability
- Reduces hair breakage during combing
- Suitable for premium hair care formulations
Recommended Usage Level:
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Shampoos: 0.2% – 1.0%
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Hair Conditioners: 0.2% – 2.0%
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Hair Masks: 0.5% – 2.0%
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Leave-in Conditioners: 0.2% – 1.0%
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Styling Products: 0.1% – 1.0%
How It Works (Short):
- Deposits a lightweight cationic film on the hair surface
- Smooths the hair cuticle for easier combing
- Reduces friction, helping minimize hair breakage
- Improves softness, shine, and overall manageability
- Provides conditioning without weighing the hair down
- Blends exceptionally well with BRB 1018 Silicone Conditioner, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Aloe Vera Extract, and Glycerin
Key Benefits for Hair Care Formulations:
- Premium conditioning polymer
- Excellent detangling performance
- Long-lasting softness and shine
- Reduces static and flyaways
- Suitable for clear and pearlized shampoo formulations
FAQs:
Q: What is Polyquaternium-47 used for?
A: It is a conditioning polymer used in shampoos, conditioners, and hair treatments to improve softness, shine, detangling, and manageability.
Q: Is Polyquaternium-47 suitable for sulfate-free shampoos?
A: Yes. It is compatible with both sulfate-free and conventional shampoo systems.
Q: Will Polyquaternium-47 make hair greasy?
A: No. At recommended levels, it provides lightweight conditioning without leaving hair oily or heavy.
Q: Can Polyquaternium-47 be used with silicone conditioners?
A: Yes. It works very well with silicone emulsions such as BRB 1018, enhancing conditioning performance and hair feel.
Q: What ingredients work well with Polyquaternium-47?
A: BRB 1018 Silicone Conditioner, Polyquaternium-10, Panthenol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Proteins, Glycerin, Aloe Vera Extract, and mild surfactants.
