Merquat™ 106 Polymer
INCI Name:
Polyquaternium-6
Merquat™ 106 polymer is a highly charged, low molecular weight cationic homopolymer for use in hair and skin care applications.
Hair Care Products
Relaxers, Bleaches, Dyes, Shampoos, Conditioners, Styling Products and Permanent Waves:
- Contributes luster and a soft, silky feel
- Provides excellent slip, lubricity and snag-free wet combability
- Imparts excellent dry combability
- Reduces static
- Suggested starting concentration (as-supplied):
- 0.75% shampoos and conditioners
- 3.0% ethnic and reactive products
Skin Care Products
Moisturizing Creams, Lotions, Bath Gels, Liquid Soaps, Soap Bars, Shaving Products, Antiperspirants and Deodorants:
- Imparts a smooth, velvety feel; reduces tightness after drying skin
- Provides excellent moisturization
- Contributes lubricity which can help make skin care products easier to apply
- Liquid cleansing products acquire richer, thicker foam with improved stability
- Enhances spreadability of creams and lotions
- Suggested starting concentration: 1.0% as-supplied