Product name :   Luviquat Hold

Chemical name :    Polyquaternium-46

CAS # : 174761-16-1

Items                                       Properties
Molecular Formula               (C₈H₁₃NO.C₆H₉N₂.C₆H₉NO.CH₃O₄S)_x
Appearance at 20°C          clear, colourless to yellowish viscous liquid with no odour
Odour                                      Weak, characteristic
Solubility                                 Miscible with water and ethanol
Boiling Point                           approximately 100°C (as for water)
Specific Gravity                      1 020 kg.m-3 at 20oC
Vapour Pressure                   2.3 kPa at 20°C (as for water)
Flash Point                             > 100°C
Autoignition Temperature    approximately 500°C

Specifications :

Solids content, %                 19.0–21.0
Colour (Gardner)                 ≤2
pH value(1% in water)        5.0–8.0
Viscosity, mPa · s             1500-4000
NVP, mg/kg                           ≤50
VCap, mg/kg                         ≤50             

Characteristics and Application :   

Luviquat Hold use as conditioners and styling products in hair and skin care preparations.
The notified polymer is intended for use in hair care products. The polymer forms a cationic film which provides both conditioning and setting effects. The polymer will be formulated into emulsions, lotions and gels at up to approximately 1%. The gel
will be packaged in 150 g polyethylene tubes. Other hair care products will be packed in aerosol cans or non-aerosol bottles.

Uses :

POLYQUATERNIUM-46 has reported used in the following product types: styling mousse/foam; styling gel/lotion; hair spray; body wash/cleanser; hair perm; conditioner; dandruff/scalp treatment; bubble bath; shampoo.