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81859-24-7

Name Polyquaternium-10
CAS 81859-24-7
EINECS(EC#) 210-239-4
Molecular Formula C8H6O6
MDL Number MFCD01771473
Molecular Weight 198.13
MOL File 81859-24-7.mol

Chemical Properties

Description
Polyquaternium 10 is a range of polymeric quaternary ammonium salts of hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) reacted with trimethyl ammonium substituted epoxide. Polyquaternium 10 solutions are non-Newtonian and are commercially available 1) in several viscosity grades depending on their molecular weights (they contribute to viscosity of formulations), and 2) with“high” to “moderate”cationic substitution. In vivo tests showed that these cationic cellulosic polymers protect the skin from aggression by anionic surfactants.
Melting point  290 °C(lit.)
Uses
Polyquaternium-10 (PQ-10) and Polyquaternium-7 (PQ-7) are two of the most frequently used polymers in commercial shampoos. Both of these polymers form negatively charged complexes with excess anionic surfactant, resulting in reduced deposition because of repulsion by the negatively charged hair surface. The magnitude of this effect depends on the particular anionic used, and on the anionic surfactant/polymer ratio. In all cases, however, conditioning from shampoos is significantly less than from stand-alone conditioners.
EPA Substance Registry System Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl 2-[2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio) propoxy]ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio) propyl ether, chloride(81859-24-7)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements 
Safety Statements 
WGK Germany  3
Toxicity
LD50 oral in rat: > 2gm/kg

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