Polyquaternium-39 is primarily a conditioning agent that greatly improves the health of skin and hair. It is a colorless, viscous liquid that has a mild aldehydic odor. It also acts as a surfactant that reduces the surface tension of other ingredients present in a product to make it more stable. The addition of this ingredient in hair care products leaves the shafts silky smooth due to its conditioning properties.
Products with POLYQUATERNIUM-39
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Polyquaternium-39 (PQ-39) HTH-6
by Zhejiang Xinhaitian Bio-Technology
JAPOLY PQ39
by Hangzhou Jarsin Chemical Technology
CosVivet PQ39
by Brenntag Beauty & Personal Care
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What is POLYQUATERNIUM-39 used for?
Polyquaternium-39 is quite beneficial in the world of cosmetics and personal care, especially the hair care segment. It can be commonly found in products such as bleaches, shampoos and dyes.
- Hair care: It has amazing conditioning properties that deep conditions the shafts to leave them super soft and silky. It also reduces the static and provides a sheen to the hair when they are dried
- Skin care: It has the ability to resist the harmful UV rays of the sun. It also conditions the skin to leave it moisturized and overall healthier. It also functions as a surfactant that reduces the surface tension in formulations to make them more stable. It also makes the cosmetic products more moisturizing to reduce any amount of tightness that the skin feels after drying out
Origin
Polyquaternium-39 is made by the reaction of diallyldimethyl ammonium chloride, acrylic acid and acrylamide. Polyquaternium-39 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium salt of these compounds.
What does POLYQUATERNIUM-39 do in a formulation?
ANTISTATIC|
SKIN CONDITIONING|
HAIR CONDITIONING|
UV FILTERSafety Profile
Polyquaternium-39 is a safe ingredient and is considered non-irritating to the skin, hair and eyes. It is a mild ingredient with minimal to zero side effects. Polyquaternium-39 is soluble in water and is also safe for the environment. This ingredient works with all skin types. However, a patch test should be done before full application, especially in case of highly sensitive skin.
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POLYQUATERNIUM-39 technical profile
| Property | Values |
| pH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Viscosity | High |