Polyquaternium 47 (PQ 47) Liquid – 100g

Polyquaternium 47 (PQ 47) Liquid – 100g – Professional Conditioning Performance – Superior Slip & Detangling – Lightweight Hair Conditioning Polymer – Enhanced Foam & Hair Feel – Premium Conditioning for Modern Formulations

Quick Overview

Polyquaternium-47 (PQ-47) is a high-performance cationic conditioning polymer widely used in shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, body washes, facial cleansers, lotions, and creams. It provides exceptional hair conditioning, anti-static properties, improved wet combability, silky feel, and enhanced foam quality while remaining highly compatible with anionic surfactants commonly used in cleansing formulations.

Description

Polyquaternium-47 is a water-soluble conditioning polymer designed to improve the performance and sensory feel of both hair care and skin care products. Unlike many traditional conditioning polymers, PQ-47 offers excellent compatibility with anionic surfactants, making it ideal for sulfate-free and conventional shampoo systems. It helps reduce tangling, improves wet and dry combability, controls static, enhances shine, and leaves hair soft without excessive buildup. In skincare applications, it provides a smooth, velvety after-feel and helps improve product spreadability and moisturization.

Key Functions

• Hair Conditioning Agent
• Anti-Static Agent
• Film Former
• Moisturizing Agent
• Foam Enhancer
• Foam Stabilizer
• Sensory Modifier
• Skin Conditioning Agent
• Detangling Polymer
• Slip & Lubricity Enhancer

Technical Data

Recommended Usage

Key Features

• Excellent compatibility with anionic surfactants
• Improves wet and dry hair combability
• Reduces static and flyaway hair
• Provides silky smooth hair feel
• Enhances foam richness and stability
• Lightweight conditioning without heaviness
• Water-soluble and easy to formulate
• Suitable for sulfate-free formulations
• Improves product sensory profile
• Non-greasy finish

Key Benefits

• Leaves hair softer, smoother, and more manageable
• Minimizes hair breakage caused by tangling
• Improves shine and overall hair appearance
• Enhances conditioning performance in shampoos
• Provides long-lasting anti-static protection
• Improves skin softness and after-feel
• Creates a protective moisture-retaining film
• Increases consumer-perceived product quality
• Supports premium shampoo and conditioner formulations

Common Applications

• Sulfate-Free Shampoos
• Conditioning Shampoos
• Hair Conditioners
• Hair Masks
• Hair Serums
• Curl Creams
• Leave-In Conditioners
• Body Washes
• Facial Cleansers
• Moisturizers
• Lotions & Creams
• Skin Care Serums

Formulation Tip

For premium sulfate-free shampoos, combine 0.5–1.0% Polyquaternium-47 with Panthenol and Hydrolyzed Protein to significantly improve softness, detangling, foam quality, and overall hair feel without creating heavy buildup.

Safety & Precautions

• For cosmetic use only.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
• Avoid contamination during handling.
• Conduct stability and compatibility testing before commercial production.
• Follow recommended usage levels.

Why Choose This Ingredient?

Polyquaternium-47 is one of the most versatile conditioning polymers available for modern personal care formulations. Its unique compatibility with cleansing surfactants allows formulators to create shampoos and body washes that cleanse effectively while delivering exceptional softness, conditioning, foam quality, and consumer appeal. It is particularly valuable in sulfate-free, premium, and salon-quality formulations.