TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

TDS-821
Edition: February 23, 2012
Previous Edition: November 1, 2011

Merquat™ 550PR Polymer

INCI DESIGNATION: Toxicological Summary – for a summary of
Polyquaternium-7 toxicological information, please refer to the
Merquat 550PR polymer Material Safety Data
KEY FEATURES Sheet.
Merquat™ 550PR polymer is an aqueous cationic
copolymer developed for improved compatibility and CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
clarity in anionic surfactant systems and is a low
residual acrylamide polymer. This highly substantive
copolymer is recommended to improve wet and dry
properties of hair care products and to enhance feel
in skin care products.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Merquat 550PR polymer is an aqueous solution of
the highly charged cationic copolymer of diallyl
dimethyl ammonium chloride and acrylamide. Merquat™ 550PR Polymer
Merquat 550PR polymer contains sodium benzoate
as a preservative. APPLICATIONS AND BENEFITS
TYPICAL PROPERTIES AND Hair Care Products
CHARACTERISTICS Relaxers, Bleaches, Dyes, Shampoos,
Appearance: Clear, viscous Conditioners, Styling Products and Permanent
liquid Waves:
Odor: Mild, aldehydic • Contributes luster and a soft, silky feel
Color, APHA: 15 max • Provides rich, creamy foam to shampoos
Total Solids, %: 8.8 - 9.8 • Provides excellent slip, lubricity and snag-free
pH: 3.3 - 4.5 wet combability without excessive buildup
pH Stability Range: 3 - 12 • Imparts excellent dry combability
Brookfield Viscosity, mPa·s: 7,500 - 15,000 • Panel studies document excellent hair softness
(RVF spindle #4 @ 10 rpm, 25°C)
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and wet hair feel during washing, rinsing and
Molecular Weight (GPC, MALLS): 1.6 x 10 after rinsing
Residual Acrylamide: <1 ppm
• Suggested starting concentration: 1.0%
Recommended Starting Use 1.0 - 4.0
as-supplied
Levels, % (as-supplied):

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Skin Care Products ANIMAL TESTING

Moisturizing Creams, Lotions, Bath Gels, Merquat 550PR polymer has not been tested on
Liquid Soaps, Soap Bars, Shaving Products, animals by Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc., or on
Antiperspirants and Deodorants: behalf of Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
• Imparts a smooth, velvety feel; reduces tightness
after drying skin REMARKS
If you need sample formulations, assistance or
• Provides excellent moisturization
other information, please visit our website at
• Contributes lubricity which can help make skin www.lubrizol.com/personalcare.
care products easier to apply
• Liquid cleansing products acquire richer, thicker
foam with improved stability
• Suggested starting concentration: 1.0%
as-supplied
Suggested concentrations serve only as a starting
point when formulating. Optimum performance will
vary according to formulation type and desired
result.

FORMULATION TIPS
• For best clarity when formulating liquid cleansing
products, it is recommended to add Merquat
550PR polymer in the beginning of the batch
followed by a betaine or an amphoteric surfactant.
Anionic surfactant or surfactant blends can be
added later. Order of addition of formulation
ingredients can also be adjusted to help achieve
clarity.
• In emulsion systems, Merquat 550PR polymer can
be added to the water phase or after
emulsification. Avoid high mixing speeds.

PACKAGING AND STORAGE

Merquat 550PR polymer is available in the following
packages:
• Polyethylene pails
• Polyethylene drums
• Totes
• Bulk