Personal Care

Merquat™ 2001N Polymer

INCI Name: Polyquaternium-47

Merquat™ 2001N polymer is a proprietary ampholytic terpolymer specifically designed for superior wet hair combing and detangling properties. Especially recommended for use in shampoos and conditioning rinses where excellent wet and dry conditioning properties are required.

Hair Care Products

Relaxers, Bleaches, Dyes, Shampoos, Conditioners, Styling Products and Permanent Waves:

  • Superior detangling and wet combing
  • Contributes luster and a soft, silky feel
  • Provides excellent slip, lubricity and snag-free wet combability without excessive buildup
  • Imparts excellent dry combability
  • Adds luster to dry hair
  • Compatible with most anionic and amphoteric surfactants
  • Provides superior conditioning properties for products with extreme pH ranges
  • Suggested starting concentration: (as-supplied):
    • 4.0% relaxers
    • 1.5% shampoos, conditioners, styling products
    • 1.0% bleaches, dyes, permanent waves

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
  • Suggested starting concentration: 2.5% as-supplied