Polyquaternium-10 | HY-PQ 10 | Hair & Skin Conditioning Polymer

INCI Name: Polyquaternium-10

Ingredient Type: Cationic Cellulose Polymer / Hair & Skin Conditioning Agent / Film Former

Description:
HY-PQ 10 is a professional-grade, high-purity cationic cellulose polymer sourced from Hy-Tech Products & Co., South Korea. It is widely used in hair care and skin care formulations for its conditioning, film-forming, and antistatic properties. It helps provide a smooth, silky feel to hair, reduce static, and improve wet and dry combability.

Primary Functions:

• Hair Conditioning
• Skin Conditioning
• Film Formation
• Antistatic Effect
• Wet & Dry Combability
• Smoothness Enhancement

Recommended Usage Rates:

• Shampoos & Conditioners: 0.1%–0.5%
• Leave-On Hair Treatments: 0.2%–0.5%
• Skin Lotions & Creams: 0.1%–0.3%
• Body Washes: 0.1%–0.3%

Appearance: Yellowish Powder

Form: Powder

Viscosity (25°C): 374 mPa.s
Standard: 300–500 mPa.s

pH Value: 5.84
Test Condition: 2% aqueous solution at 25°C
Standard: 4.0–7.0

Loss on Drying: 2.90%
Maximum: 6.0%

Nitrogen Content: 1.92%
Standard: 1.5–2.2%

Ash Content: 2.11%
Maximum: 3.0%

COA Conclusion: PASS

Origin: South Korea

Manufacturer: Hy-Tech Products & Co, Seoul, South Korea

Retest Date: August 2027

Disperse slowly into water under moderate agitation to avoid clumping. Pre-mixing with a small amount of glycerin or propylene glycol can help with easier incorporation. Heat may be applied up to 70°C to aid dissolution.

Formulation Phase: Water Phase

Compatibility: Compatible with most anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants.

Storage & Safety:
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the container tightly sealed and out of reach of children. For external/cosmetic use only.

• Imparts a smooth and silky feel to hair
• Helps reduce static
• Improves wet and dry combability
• Provides conditioning properties
• Supports film formation
• Water-soluble
• Suitable for hair and skin formulations

• Shampoos
• Conditioners
• Leave-On Hair Treatments
• Skin Lotions
• Creams
• Body Washes
• Hair Care Formulations
• Skin Care Formulations