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POLYQUATERNIUM 11

Synonyms: Polyquaternium-11; V0411; polikuaternium 11; PQ 11 ;Polyquaternium 11 compound

This clings to hair to make it feel thicker. It also helps make hair easier to comb. Made from cellulose. Used as a film-former (coats the hair) and to keep product from separating.

Synonyms:
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Polyquaternium 11 (aka Quaternium-32)
Caution
This clings to hair to make it feel thicker. It also helps make hair easier to comb. Made from cellulose. Used as a film-former (coats the hair) and to keep product from separating. Gives hair shine . This is a resin that produces some build up. Used for conditioning, to increase ease of combing, and to give body. It isn't found to be toxic. this forms a clear, non-sticky, glossy film on the hair and it's used to provide conditioning in styling products as well as providing excellent curl retention.—I'm putting this as a caution because it looks like it may build up in our hair and become sticky over time. That's fine in a styling aid, where you expect hold, but be cautious of it in shampoos and conditioners. Also, this is known to increase body, which is not what those of us with really curly hair needs.

Polyquaternium 11 is a cloudy, straw-colored liquid. In cosmetics and personal care products, it is primarily used in the formulation of hair care products with limited use in other product types.

Why is Polyquaternium 11 used in cosmetics and personal care products?
Polyquaternium 11 functions as an antistatic agent, a film former and a hair fixative.

Scientific Facts:
Polyquaternium 11 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium salt formed by the reaction of diethyl sulfate and a copolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone and dimethyl aminoethylmethacrylate. It is in the chemical class known as quaternary ammonium compounds (generally referred to as a "Quat"). These compounds are positively charged tetra-substituted nitrogen derivatives. Polyquaternium 11 is available in two forms: approximately 50% Polyquaternium 11 dissolved in alcohol, and 19% dissolved in water with both forms referred to as "commercial Polyquaternium 11." Pure, or undiluted, Polyquaternium 11 is not available for use in cosmetics and personal care products.

Polyquaternium 11 (ammonium quaternaire)
Nom inci
Polyquaternium 11
Nom français
Polyquaternium 11 (ammonium quaternaire)
N° CAS.
53633-54-8
N° CE.
-
Autres appellations
Polyquaternium 11
Origines
Synthétique
Fonctions CosIng
Agent antistatique
Agent filmogène
Agent de fixation capillaire

Polyquaternium 11 PROVIDES SHINE, DETANGLING AND DE-FRIZZING BENEFITS TO HAIR CONDITIONERS AND SHAMPOOS BY COATING THE HAIR IN A CLEAR FILM THAT ADDS VISIBLE AND SENSORIAL VOLUME
Polyquaternium 11
Polyquaternium 11 is a quaternary ammonium compound that forms flexible films with mild conditioning benefits in rinse off and styling applications.

Polyquaternium 11 Use as a conditioning agent in shampoos and cream or clear rinse conditioners. Provides instant detangling whilst adding volume and body to the hair. It makes the hair easier to comb.

Particularly effective in hair styling products, including spray on conditioners and detanglers. Excellent for use with blow drying and straighteners where it can provide thermal protection for the hair.

Polyquaternium 11 can be used in skincare products also for improved skin feel. Polyquaternium 11 works well in shaving products, skin creams and lotions, liquid soap and bars of soap.

Polyquarternium when used in a foaming product such as a shampoo or shower gel will enhance the foam levels. Polyquaternium 11 is compatible with with non-ionic, anionic and amphoteric surfactants and rheology modifiers. Polyquaternium 11 is excellent combined with carbomer to produce smooth and easily applied gels.

Polyquaternium 11 can enhance the stability of surfactant, cream and lotion based formulations.

Characteristics
Clear to light yellow viscous liquid with characteristic odour. Supplied as 20% active in water

Latin Name
Polyquaternium 11

Cas Number of Polyquaternium 11
53633-54-8

Origin of Polyquaternium 11
Positively charged tetra-substituted nitrogen derivatives

How to Use Polyquaternium 11
Polyquaternium 11 is supplied as a viscous liquid, though supplied in a jar for ease of use as the liquid is very thick. Gently warming can help with the usability in formulation.

Polyquarternium 11 is readily dissolved in water and thus it is easiest to dissolve into the water stage of formulation. When used in surfactant based formulation we advise adding the Polyquaternium 11 before surfactants for ease of dispersal.

When formulating in hot process applications, add to the water phase and disperse. Polyquaternium 11 is resilient to heat.

Recommended Usage Level of Polyquaternium 11
0.1 - 1%

Maximum Usage Level of Polyquaternium 11
Undefined, levels above 2% may result in a sticky and tacky feel to products.

POLYQUATERNİUM 11

POLYQUATERNİUM 11 is classified as :
Antistatic
Film forming
CAS Number du POLYQUATERNİUM 11   53633-54-8
COSING REF No du POLYQUATERNİUM 11:   79108
Chem/IUPAC Name du POLYQUATERNİUM 11:   2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester, polymer with 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone, compd. with diethyl sulphate

Polyquaternium 11 (aka Quaternium-32)
Caution
This clings to hair to make it feel thicker. It also helps make hair easier to comb [Begoun (Beauty) Pg 303]. Made from cellulose. Used as a film-former (coats the hair) and to keep product from separating. Gives hair shine [Winter pg 435]. This is a resin that produces some build up. Used for conditioning, to increase ease of combing, and to give body. It isn't found to be toxic [Hunting (Conditioning) pg 335]. Per Johnson [page 79], this forms a clear, non-sticky, glossy film on the hair and it's used to provide conditioning in styling products as well as providing excellent curl retention.—I'm putting this as a caution because it looks like it may build up in our hair and become sticky over time. That's fine in a styling aid, where you expect hold, but be cautious of it in shampoos and conditioners. Also, this is known to increase body, which is not what those of us with really curly hair needs.

I'm fine with Polyquaternium 11 which is an old friend that's in most of my favorite conditioners. But it looks like Polyquaternium 11 is a bit stronger, and is beginning to lean towards being a styling /hold ingredient. But it isn't there yet. It's borderline. Now, polyquaternium-16 is a definite avoid, because it's fully crossed over to the sticky/styling product side. Polyquaternium 11 is almost sticky, but it's also smoothing - I guess it's smicky? It looks like, though it's stronger than 10, it hasn't crossed that fine line into totally being a hold ingredient. Well, not one I'd avoid I don't think. As of 12/31/2016 I'm trying out a product that has this in it, so I'm seeing how I feel about this.

What Is Polyquaternium 11?
Polyquaternium 11 is a cloudy, straw-colored liquid. In cosmetics and personal care products, it is primarily used in the formulation of hair care products with limited use in other product types.

Why is Polyquaternium 11 used in cosmetics and personal care products?
Polyquaternium 11 functions as an antistatic agent, a film former and a hair fixative.

Polyquaternium 11 can be used in skincare products also for improved skin feel. Polyquaternium 11 works well in shaving products, skin creams and lotions, liquid soap and bars of soap.

Polyquaternium 11 can enhance the stability of surfactant, cream and lotion based formulations.

Characteristics
Clear to light yellow viscous liquid with characteristic odour. Supplied as 20% active in water

Latin Name
Polyquaternium 11

Cas Number of Polyquaternium 11
53633-54-8

Origin of Polyquaternium 11
Positively charged tetra-substituted nitrogen derivatives

When formulating in hot process applications, add to the water phase and disperse. Polyquaternium 11 is resilient to heat.

Recommended Usage Level of Polyquaternium 11
0.1 - 1%

Maximum Usage Level of Polyquaternium 11
Undefined, levels above 2% may result in a sticky and tacky feel to products.

Products to Use In
Hair Conditioner
Shampoo
Hair Styling Products
Aftershave Balms
Creams and Lotions
Gels, especially those based upon Carbomer
Precautions
Use gloves (disposable are ideal)

Take care when handling hot oils

Wear eye protection

Work in a well ventilated room

Keep ingredients and hot oils away from children

If ingested seek immediate medical advice

If contact is made with eyes, rinse immediately with clean warm water and seek medical advice if in any doubt

Safety First
In addition to our precautions and general safety information, we always recommend keeping a first aid kit nearby. You are working with hot water and oils, accidents can happen, so always be prepared!

Polyquaternium 11
* Film former and anti-static agent
Polyquaternium 11 is a cloud, straw-colored film former and anti-static agent widely used in hair care products. According to various beauty sites, including CozyCot.com, it also has anti-bacterial properties, although research did not confirm this assertion. It is available in two forms: 50% Polyquaternium-11 dissolved in alcohol, and 19% dissolved in water. Pure Polyquaternium 11 is not available for use in cosmetics and beauty products (CosmeticsInfo.org). The CIR approves it for use below certain concentrations.

* Film former and anti-static agent

Functions:

Polyquaternium 11 is a cloud, straw-colored film former and anti-static agent widely used in hair care products. According to various beauty sites, including CozyCot.com, it also has anti-bacterial properties, although research did not confirm this assertion. It is available in two forms: 50% Polyquaternium-11 dissolved in alcohol, and 19% dissolved in water. Pure Polyquaternium 11 is not available for use in cosmetics and beauty products (CosmeticsInfo.org). The CIR approves it for use below certain concentrations.

Safety Measures/Side Effects:

The Cosmetics Database finds Polyquaternium 11 to be a low hazard ingredient, and only notes data gaps and bioaccumulation as concerns. However, CosmeticsInfo.org also mentions the potential inclusion of unreacted Vinylpyrrolidone, a somewhat suspected mutagenic (although studies have shown it to be non-mutagenic), but notes that the low levels of this toxin would not cause harm in cosmetics or beauty products.

Recommended Products w/ Polyquaternium 11:

Head Organics Hair Spray and Leave In Conditioner, Dermalogica Soothing Shaving Cream with Daily Defense Block, Organix Pomegranate and Green Tea Shampoo