- Highly safe
- Very low dosage means high efficiency
- Broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, fungi and pathogens
- Anti-acne: quickly and significantly reduce spots
- Antiseptic activity: improve the efficacy of paraben or completely replace it
Polyquaternium-73 (PQ 73)
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Description |
For acne and dandruff treatment and prevention products Polyquaternium 73 is an excellent foaming, conditioning, hair shining ingredient that provides softness when applied to the hair. It has an excellent effect on Propionibacterium acnes. It reduces static electricity by neutralizing the electrical charge on a surface. It is a safe and long-term use fungicide that can kill bacteria and various fungi at lower concentrations, improving symptoms of acne and multiple acne. It has a quaternary nature, which allows it to adhere well to the skin, so it can be used in rinsing formulas such as soap or shampoo. The substance will still be able to stick to the skin or hair. To have a continuous disinfecting effect. |
Synonyms |
Pionin, Bioxyne, Quaternim-73, Purinin |
What does Polyquaternium-73 do in a formulation? |
Reduces electrostatic charges (eg of the hair)
Produces a continuous film on skin, hair and / or nails
Leaves the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and / or imparts volume
Allows for the durable shaping of hair styles |
INCI |
Polyquaternium-73 |
Solubility | Soluble in butylene glycol, propylene glycol, ethanol, 1,2-pentanediol Slightly soluble in water |
Stable in pH range | 4 - 7 |
Usage rate |
0.5% to 2.5% High safety, good stability to heat and light, stable in the range of pH 5.5 to 8.0. Low dosage and high cost performance. |
Applications |
It is found in facial cleansers, shampoos, whitening products, hair treatment products. Hair serum, detanglers, styling mousse/foam.
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How to Work with It |
It is recommended to pre-dissolve it with butylene glycol, propylene glycol, ethanol or 1,2-pentanediol before adding it. Mixed with oil, it can withstand heat. (Do not expose to heat above 80 degrees) |
Charge | Cationic |
Why do we use it in formulations? |
Quaternium-73 has inhibiting effect on bacteria and a variety of fungi at a low concentration. Particularly, Quaternium-73 has strong anti-bacterial effect on Propionibacterium, it can improve the symptoms of acne and frequently occurring acne. In addition, quaternium-73 can inhibit melanin production, it has high safety and good thermal stability. Quaternium-73 is recommended for use in anti-acne, anti-bacterial, whitening and anti-spot products. |
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