Polyquaternium-116. GENADVANCE® LIFE by Clariant acts as a cationic surfactant and hair conditioning agent. It is an oligoester of long-chain fatty acid, a di-acid, and ethanolamines, quaternized with DMS.
- It shows a very high level of hair gloss and can be seen as eco-friendly equivalent to BTAC, with the additional benefit of shine and high hair volume.
- It is a preferred ingredient for hair revitalizing or volumizing formulations.
- It has been specifically designed for dull and lifeless-looking hair.
- It does not make hair frizzy and can be used in many hair care formats, especially in silicone-free formulations.
- It possesses a favorable aquatic toxicity profile and good biodegradation, without compromise on performance.
- It is suitable for mature hair and naturally thin/fine hair.
- GENADVANCE® LIFE is suggested for bar soaps, rinse-off & leave-on conditioners, shampoos, treatments, serums and solid hair care formulations.
- It is Vegan and EcoTain™ approved.
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