Polyquaternium-11

Polyquaternium-11 is a cationic polymer widely used in hair care and skincare formulations for its exceptional conditioning, film-forming, anti-static, and smoothing properties. It creates a lightweight protective film that enhances hair manageability, improves styling performance, and provides a soft, silky feel to both hair and skin.

Ideal for hair styling products, conditioners, serums, mousses, and skin-conditioning formulations.

Enhance your personal care formulations with Polyquaternium-11, a premium conditioning polymer known for its superior film-forming properties. Perfect for shampoos, conditioners, and styling products, it imparts smoothness, reduces frizz, and improves hair manageability. Its gentle formulation is also suitable for skin care applications, ensuring softness and moisture retention.

Source

Synthetic cationic polymer

Appearance

Clear to slightly hazy viscous liquid

Odor

Mild characteristic odor

Solubility

Water soluble

Compatible with shampoos, conditioners, styling products, gels, creams, and lotions

Functions in Cosmetics

• Provides hair conditioning

• Forms a protective film on hair and skin

• Improves hair manageability

• Reduces static and flyaways

• Enhances softness and smoothness

• Improves styling hold and durability

• Supports moisture retention

Benefits

✔ Silky, smooth hair feel

✔ Improved combability

✔ Reduced static electricity

✔ Enhanced shine and gloss

✔ Lightweight conditioning effect

✔ Improved styling performance

✔ Suitable for hair and skin care products

Applications

✔ Hair conditioners

✔ Leave-in conditioners

✔ Hair serums

✔ Styling gels

✔ Hair mousses

✔ Hair sprays

✔ Skin lotions

✔ Moisturizing creams

Recommended Usage

Dosage: 0.2–5%

pH Range: 4.0–8.0

Formulation Tip: Add during the water phase or cool-down phase. Compatible with most cosmetic ingredients.

Technical Data

INCI: Polyquaternium-11

Grade: Cosmetic Grade

Form: Liquid

Color: Clear to pale yellow

Shelf Life: 24 months

Packaging: 500 g | 1 kg | 5 kg | 25 kg

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Available in bulk quantities

📩 TDS, MSDS & COA available on request.