POLYQUATERNIUM-39

POLYQUATERNIUM-39 SUPPLIER FOR COSMETIC & PERSONAL CARE MANUFACTURERS
 

ACTA Chemicals supplies Polyquaternium-39 (PQ-39), an amphoteric conditioning polymer used in cosmetic, hair care, and personal care formulations.
 

Our product, FLOCARE™ C 139 PF, is a water-soluble polymer suitable for manufacturers developing shampoos, hair conditioners, hair masks, body washes, facial cleansers, and other compatible personal care products.
 

As a Polyquaternium-39 supplier, ACTA Chemicals supports cosmetic manufacturers seeking multifunctional conditioning ingredients with film-forming and sensory-enhancing properties.
 

Polyquaternium-39 is valued for its conditioning, film-forming, antistatic, and detangling properties. It helps improve hair softness, manageability, and combability while contributing to a smooth, pleasant sensory feel.
 

Its amphoteric characteristics provide formulation flexibility across compatible hair care and cleansing systems.
 

 

POLYQUATERNIUM-39 (FLOCARE C 139 PF) – PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Polyquaternium-39 (PQ-39), supplied as FLOCARE™ C 139 PF, is a water-soluble conditioning polymer known for its softening, lubricating, and film-forming properties.
 

In hair care formulations, it helps improve combability and contributes to smoother, shinier, and more manageable hair.
 

Polyquaternium-39 is also used in skincare and cleansing products, including facial cleansers, moisturizers, and shower gels.
 

Its film-forming properties may help support a comfortable skin feel and contribute to moisture retention in suitable formulations. Any specific effect on transepidermal water loss (TEWL) should be evaluated in the finished product.
 

POLYQUATERNIUM-39 – KEY FEATURES & APPLICATIONS
 

1. HAIR CARE PRODUCTS
 

Polyquaternium-39 forms a flexible film on the hair surface, contributing to conditioning performance, reduced static electricity, and a silky-soft feel.
 

• Shampoos, Conditioners & Hair Masks: FLOCARE C 139 PF can be incorporated into compatible shampoo, conditioner, hair mask, styling mousse, and hair spray formulations.

• Leave-In Conditioners: Its film-forming properties support a conditioning layer on the hair surface.

• Improved Combability: Helps reduce tangling, frizz, and flyaway hair.

• Hair Softness & Shine: Contributes to smoother-feeling hair and a healthy-looking shine.
   

2. SKINCARE PRODUCTS
 

Polyquaternium-39 can also be used in selected skincare and cleansing formulations.
 

• Facial Cleansers, Body Lotions & Shower Gels: Suitable for consideration in compatible personal care formulations.

• Film-Forming Properties: Can form a lightweight, non-sticky film on the skin surface, depending on the finished formulation.

• Skin Conditioning: Helps provide a softer, smoother, and more comfortable skin feel.

Suitability for sensitive skin and specific moisture-retention claims should be confirmed through appropriate finished-product testing.
 

3. DECORATIVE COSMETICS
 

Polyquaternium-39 may be considered as a film-forming ingredient in compatible decorative cosmetic formulations, including:
 

• BB Creams

• Foundations

• Mascaras
   

Its film-forming characteristics may contribute to product adherence, application uniformity, and wear performance, depending on the formulation.
 

KEY BENEFITS OF POLYQUATERNIUM-39
 

• Film-Forming Performance: Forms a conditioning film on hair and skin surfaces.

• Moisture-Retention Support: May contribute to moisture retention and a conditioned feel in suitable formulations.

• Softness & Lubrication: Improves the smoothness, softness, and slip of hair and skin.

• Skin Conditioning: Can be incorporated into formulations designed for a gentle sensory experience; suitability for sensitive skin requires finished-product evaluation.

• pH Compatibility: The product is described as suitable for formulations within the pH 4–7 range, subject to compatibility testing.

• Lightweight Sensory Feel: Can contribute to a smooth, lightweight, and non-sticky finish.
   

POLYQUATERNIUM-39 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
 

• INCI Name: Polyquaternium-39

• Ionic Character: Amphoteric (with positively charged cationic character)

• Chemical Structure: Copolymer of acrylamide and diallyldimethylammonium chloride

• CAS Number: 25136-75-8

• Appearance: Colorless to Pale Yellow Viscous Liquid

• Water Solubility: Yes

• Solid Content: 9.0–10.5%

• pH (10% Aqueous Solution, 25°C): 5.5–7.5

• Recommended Usage Level: 0.1–3% (depending on product type)

• Product Codes: C139 – 1039 / FLOCARE C 139 PF
   

FLOCARE™ C 139 PF (Polyquaternium-39) is also identified by the product codes C139 and 1039 and is commonly referred to as PQ-39 in the cosmetic ingredients industry.
 

Its conditioning and film-forming characteristics make it a versatile polymer for manufacturers developing hair care, skincare, and personal cleansing products.
 

 

POLYQUATERNIUM-39 FOR SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER & SKINCARE FORMULATIONS
 

Polyquaternium-39 (PQ-39) is an amphoteric conditioning polymer used in personal care formulations where improved hair manageability, film formation, and enhanced sensory properties are desired.
 

In shampoo and hair conditioner formulations, Polyquaternium-39 helps improve wet and dry combability, reduce static electricity, and contribute to softer, smoother-feeling hair.
 

In hair masks and leave-in conditioning products, its film-forming properties can support improved hair manageability and a pleasant conditioning effect.
 

Polyquaternium-39 can also be considered for compatible facial cleansers, body washes, and skincare formulations, where it contributes to a smoother skin feel and improved product sensory characteristics.
 

FLOCARE™ C 139 PF is a water-soluble polymer grade suitable for incorporation into compatible aqueous cosmetic formulations.
 

For manufacturers sourcing Polyquaternium-39 raw material, important formulation considerations include polymer concentration, surfactant compatibility, pH conditions, product viscosity, and the desired conditioning performance.
 

ACTA CHEMICALS – YOUR POLYQUATERNIUM-39 SUPPLY PARTNER
 

ACTA Chemicals supplies FLOCARE™ C 139 PF (Polyquaternium-39) for professional cosmetic and personal care manufacturing.
 

Our team supports B2B customers with product sourcing, technical information, and formulation-related inquiries.
 

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