
POLYQUATERNIUM-7
Cationic Conditioning Polymer for Shampoo & Personal Care Formulations
Flocare™ C107 LM PF is a highly charged cationic copolymer, an cationic conditioner component commonly used in personal care products, with the INCI name Polyquaternium 7 (PQ-7).
It appears as a transparent and viscous liquid. It is perfectly compatible with surfactant systems, making it ideal for shampoo, shower gel, conditioner, and body wash formulations.


POLYQUATERNIUM-7 SUPPLIER FOR COSMETIC & PERSONAL CARE MANUFACTURERS
ACTA Chemicals supplies Polyquaternium-7 (PQ-7, CAS 26590-05-6), a water-soluble cationic conditioning polymer widely used in cosmetic and personal care formulations.
Our product, FLOCARE™ C107 LM PF, is based on Polyquaternium-7, a copolymer of diallyldimethylammonium chloride (DADMAC) and acrylamide.
As a Polyquaternium-7 supplier, ACTA Chemicals supports manufacturers developing shampoos, body washes, shower gels, liquid soaps, hair conditioners, and other compatible personal care products.
Polyquaternium-7 is valued for its conditioning, antistatic, and foam-enhancing properties. It helps improve hair combability, softness, and manageability while contributing to a rich, creamy foam in suitable surfactant formulations.
Its water-soluble structure makes it convenient for incorporation into compatible aqueous cleansing formulations.
POLYQUATERNIUM-7 (PQ-7) – KEY PROPERTIES
Polyquaternium-7 is a water-soluble, positively charged polymer produced through the copolymerization of DADMAC (Diallyldimethylammonium Chloride) and acrylamide monomers.
This cationic structure provides conditioning, antistatic, and sensory benefits in compatible hair care and skincare formulations.
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Shampoos: Helps improve hair combability, reduce static electricity, and enhance shine.
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Shower Gels & Body Washes: Contributes to a softer, smoother, and moisturized skin feel.
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Shaving Gels: Improves lubrication during shaving and may help reduce friction-related discomfort.
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Facial Cleansers: Helps reduce the feeling of tightness after cleansing and supports a pleasant skin feel.
This versatile cationic polymer can deliver conditioning benefits at relatively low concentrations.
Its compatibility with suitable cold processing methods can also simplify manufacturing and potentially reduce processing time and energy requirements.
POLYQUATERNIUM-7 (PQ-7) – APPLICATIONS & RECOMMENDED USAGE LEVELS
Polyquaternium-7 (PQ-7), FLOCARE™ C107 LM PF, is a versatile cationic conditioning polymer primarily used in surfactant-based personal care formulations.
Its main applications and recommended usage levels include:
1. SHAMPOOS
Used to improve hair combability, softness, and shine while reducing static electricity.
Recommended Usage Level: 0.3–2%
2. SHOWER GELS & LIQUID SOAPS
Helps provide a soft, moisturized skin feel and contributes to rich, creamy foam in compatible cleansing formulations.
Recommended Usage Level: 0.2–1%
3. HAIR CONDITIONERS & HAIR MASKS
Improves hair slip, detangling, and manageability while helping reduce static electricity.
Recommended Usage Level: 0.5–2%
4. SHAVING GELS & FOAMS
Enhances lubrication during shaving and may help minimize friction-related skin discomfort.
Recommended Usage Level: 0.3–1%
5. FACIAL CLEANSING GELS & FOAMS
Helps reduce the feeling of tightness after cleansing and contributes to a smoother skin feel.
Recommended Usage Level: 0.2–1%
Polyquaternium-7 is readily soluble in water and can be incorporated into suitable cold process formulations, supporting manufacturing convenience and potential cost efficiency.
5 KEY BENEFITS OF POLYQUATERNIUM-7 (PQ-7)
1. Hair & Skin Conditioning Performance
Helps improve hair softness, shine, and smoothness while contributing to a pleasant, moisturized skin feel.
2. Antistatic Properties
Reduces static electricity and flyaway hair, supporting improved manageability.
3. Compatibility with Surfactant Systems
FLOCARE™ C107 LM PF can be incorporated into compatible shampoo and shower gel formulations, contributing to rich, creamy foam and improved sensory performance.
4. Cold Process Compatibility
Its water-soluble liquid form supports incorporation into suitable cold process formulations, potentially reducing processing time and energy consumption.
5. Effective Performance at Low Concentrations
Provides conditioning and sensory benefits at relatively low usage levels, depending on formulation requirements.
POLYQUATERNIUM-7 (PQ-7) – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Form: Liquid
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Color: Very Pale Yellow to Colorless
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Ionic Character: Cationic
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Specific Gravity: 1.0–1.1
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Average Non-Volatile Solid Content: 8.8–9.8
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pH: 3.3–4.5
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Freezing Point: -3°C
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Storage Temperature: 5–35°C
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Packaging: 210 KG
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Codes: 26590-05-6 / C8H16N.C3H5NO.Cl
POLYQUATERNIUM-7 FOR SHAMPOO, BODY WASH & CLEANSING FORMULATIONS
Polyquaternium-7 (PQ-7) is a cationic conditioning copolymer used in personal care products to improve hair manageability and enhance the sensory properties of cleansing formulations.
In shampoo formulations, Polyquaternium-7 helps reduce static electricity, improve wet combability, and contribute to smoother, softer-feeling hair.
In body washes, shower gels, and liquid cleansing products, it can enhance foam creaminess and support a pleasant after-feel on the skin.
FLOCARE™ C107 LM PF is a liquid Polyquaternium-7 grade designed for use in compatible surfactant systems. Its water-soluble structure makes it convenient for incorporation into suitable aqueous formulations.
For cosmetic manufacturers sourcing Polyquaternium-7 raw material, important considerations include polymer concentration, surfactant compatibility, product viscosity, and the desired conditioning performance.
ACTA Chemicals supplies FLOCARE™ C107 LM PF Polyquaternium-7 for professional cosmetic and personal care manufacturing, offering B2B raw material sourcing solutions.
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