Polyquaternium-22. An amphoteric copolymer of DADMAC and acrylic acid, also called DADMAC/AA or DMDAAC/AA copolymer.
Grade specifications
| Property | ACPQ-221 | ACPQ-222 | ACPQ-223 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear to slightly hazy yellow viscous liquid | Clear to slightly hazy yellow viscous liquid | Clear yellow viscous liquid |
| Solids (%) | 39–43 | 39–43 | 35–40 |
| pH | 4.2–5.3 | ≤ 2.5 | 4.0–5.5 |
| Viscosity (cP) | 3,000–6,000 | 4,000–15,000 | 3,500–9,000 |
| Viscosity test at 25 °C | #3 spindle, 12 rpm | #3 spindle, 6 rpm | #3 spindle, 12 rpm |
| Color (APHA) | ≤ 35 | ≤ 400 | ≤ 150 |
Personal care applications
Hair care
Screen in shampoos, conditioners and styling products for wet slip, combability, softness and foam texture. The supplier also lists relaxers, bleaches, dyes and permanent-wave products.
Skin care and cleansing
Evaluate in creams, lotions, bath gels, soaps and shaving products for smoother application and skin feel.
Supplier starting levels, as supplied, are 1.0% in shampoos and conditioners, 3.0% in other hair-care formulas and 1.5% in skin-care formulas. Validate the level in the finished formula.
Packaging and storage
200 kg PE drums or a 1,000 kg IBC. Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from strong oxidants. The supplier states a two-year shelf life under these storage conditions.
Grade selection and quotations
ACPQ-221 has the lowest listed APHA color limit. ACPQ-222 has the lowest as-supplied pH. Compare viscosity with spindle speed in mind and test at the finished formula pH.
When requesting a quote, include Polyquaternium-22, the preferred grade, your application, estimated quantity and destination. Ask for the grade-specific TDS, SDS and a representative COA.