Merquat™ 2200 Polymer

Merquat™ 2200 polymer is a dry, cationic copolymer ideal for use in anhydrous products and soluble in both glycerine and propylene glycol. This highly substantive copolymer is recom-mended to improve wet and dry properties of hair care products and to enhance feel in skin care products.

Hair Care Products

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

• Contributes luster and a soft, silky feel
• Provides rich, creamy foam to shampoos
• Provides excellent slip, lubricity and snag-free wet combability without excessive buildup
• Imparts excellent dry combability
• Panel studies document excellent hair softness and wet hair feel during washing, rinsing and after rinsing
• Helps hold curls without flaking
• Suggested starting concentration: 0.1% (as-supplied)

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: 0.1% (as-supplied)

Anhydrous/Low Moisture Formulations

Bar Soaps, Barrier Creams, Antiperspirants and Deodorants:

• Leaves a smooth, silky feel
• Excellent moisture retention
• Reduces tightness after drying skin
• Synergistic when used with antiperspirant and deodorant actives
• Suggested starting concentrations: 1.0% (bar soaps and barrier creams); 0.3% (other products)