AquaCat™ clear cationic solution INCI Name: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
AquaCat clear cationic solutions are clear aqueous solutions of cationic guar, developed specifically for use as substantive polymeric conditioners for hair and skin care applications. They have been shown to be compatible and to maintain unsurpassed finished product clarity with a wide variety of both anionic and amphoteric surfactant blends.
Finished product clarity may be achieved even at relatively high use levels. AquaCat solutions are supplied as ready-to-use, 10 percent nominal solids, clear liquid, odor-free solutions, requiring no heat or pH adjustment.
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- Europe, Middle East, Africa, India
- Latin America and South America
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AquaCat clear cationic solutions deliver excellent conditioning performance in crystal-clear, 2-in-1 shampoos and styling gels. Both wet and dry combing are enhanced as evidenced by reduction-of-combing force measurements.
• Crystal clear finished products
• Superior gloss
• Excellent wet and dry hair feel
• No build up on hair
• Improved color retention on treated hair
• Non-irritating to eyes and skin
• Non-irritating to eyes and skin
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- Technical Information
- AquaCat™ CG518 Clear Cationic Solution Liquid Cationic Guar for Clear Hair and Skin Care Applications
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- AquaCat™ Clear Cationic Solution Consumer Preference - Bath and Body Formulations
- AquaCat™ CG518 Clear Cationic Solution: Compatibility with Personal Cleansing Surfactant Systems
- AquaCat™ iC Clear Cationic Solution Improved Conditioning Liquid Cationic Guar for Clear Hair and Skin Care ApplicationsiC
- AquaCat™ PF618 Clear Cationic Solution Paraben-Free Liquid Cationic Guar for Clear Hair and Skin Care Applications
- Product Information
- AquaCat™ Clear Cationic Solution - A Naturally Based Approach to Hair Styling
- AquaCat™ Clear Cationic Solution – The Ideal Solution for No-Build Up Hair Conditioning
- AquaCat™ Clear Cationic Solution – The Conditioning Solution for Liquid Body Wash Products
- AquaCat™ Clear Cationic Solution
- AquaCat™ iC Clear Cationic Solution for Personal Care Applications
- AquaCat™ CG518 Clear Cationic Solution for Personal Care ApplicationsAquaCat™ Clear Cationic Solution
- AquaCat™ PF618 Paraben Free Clear Cationic Solution for Personal Care Applications
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Formulations and solution properties
AquaCat clear cationic solutions are available in three distinct formulas:
● AquaCat CG518 solution, the flagship product in the line, is highly effective for any clear, conditioning shampoo formulations
● AquaCat PF618 solution, just like the original conditioner, but paraben-free
● AquaCat iC solution, the latest of the product line, is a deposition polymer and conditioner, and is also paraben-free.
| Appearance | Clear pale, amber liquid |
| Total solids, weight % | 10.0 nominal |
| pH | 5.0 - 7.0 |
| Density, g/cc | 1.04 - 1.06 |
| Viscosity, as received, cps | < 400 |