Polyquaternium-39. An amphoteric terpolymer of acrylic acid, DADMAC and acrylamide, also called AA/DADMAC/AM or AA/DMDAAC/AM copolymer.
Grade specifications
| Property | ACPQ-391 | ACPQ-392 | ACPQ-393 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear viscous liquid | Clear viscous liquid | Clear viscous liquid |
| Solids (%) | 9.0–11.0 | 9.0–11.0 | 10.0–11.0 |
| pH | 5.5–7.0 | 5.5–7.0 | 6.0–7.2 |
| Viscosity (cP) | 4,000–10,000 | 5,500–16,000 | 2,000–20,000 |
| Viscosity test at 25 °C | #3 spindle, 12 rpm | #3 spindle, 6 rpm | #3 spindle, 6 rpm |
| Color (APHA) | ≤ 20 | ≤ 15 | ≤ 20 |
Personal care applications
Hair care
Evaluate in shampoos, conditioners and treatments for wet slip and softness, including formulas for dry or chemically treated hair. In styling products, assess curl hold and flaking in the finished formula.
Skin care and cleansing
Evaluate in body washes, liquid soaps, creams and lotions for slip, afterfeel and foam texture.
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
125 kg or 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-392 has the lowest listed APHA color limit. Confirm the residual acrylamide specification for the selected grade, and validate clarity and foam in the finished system.
When requesting a quote, include Polyquaternium-39, the preferred grade, your application, estimated quantity and destination. Ask for the grade-specific TDS, SDS and a representative COA.