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UCARE™ Polymer JR-30M

Dow Chemical

Function

Conditioner

INCI Name

Polyquaternium-10 (and) Water (and) Sodium Acetate (and) Sodium Chloride (and) Isopropyl Alcohol

Product Description

UCARE™ Polymer JR-30M (Polyquaternium-10 (and) Water (and) Sodium Acetate (and) Sodium Chloride (and) Isopropyl Alcohol) is a versatile, cationic conditioning polymer celebrated for its multifaceted benefits in hair care formulations. Presented as a white to off-white powder or granules, this ingredient significantly enhances wet hair manageability, making it easier to comb, while also improving the overall appearance and feel of dry hair. With various grades available, UCARE™ Polymer JR-30M allows formulators to tailor viscosity, substantivity, and cationic substitution to meet the aesthetic and conditioning needs of diverse market segments. This adaptability positions it as an essential component in crafting hair care products that deliver excellent performance and consumer satisfaction.

Key Benefits

Substantive to hair and skin | Medium to strong conditioning | Enables deposition of silicone | Minimal build-up on hair, volume friendly | Hair repair | Split end mending from anionic and amphoteric shampoo systems | Can be formulated into clear shampoo systems | Can be formulated into opacified shampoo systems

Color White to off-white

Odor Amine

Appearance White to off-white powder or granules

physical form Powder

Recommended Use 0.20%-0.50%

Impurities Analyses of this range of products have shown total glyoxal levels of approximately 1000 - 5000 ppm dependent upon grade. This product does not contain over 0.1% SVHCs. To the best of our knowledge, with regards to the Clean Air Act, Section 112(b), this product does not contain any Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) at or above 0.1%.

Heavy Metals This product has not been analyzed for heavy metal content. To the best of knowledge, based upon data from our raw material suppliers and our manufacturing process, we do not expect to find heavy metals in this product.

Storage Conditions Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from atmospheric moisture. Avoid prolonged exposure to heat and air. Avoid temperatures above 200°C (392°F) Avoid moisture.

Effective pH Range 5.0 - 7.0

POLYQUATERNIUM-10

CAS: 81859-24-7 / 53568-66-4 / 54351-50-7 / 55353-19-0 / 68610-92-4 / 81859-24-7 | EINECS: *617-262-2 / *611-015-2 / - / - / *614-667-6 / -

88.000000-96.000000%

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5 | EINECS: 231-791-2 (I)

0.000000-5.600000%

SODIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 7647-14-5 | EINECS: 231-598-3

1.000000-4.000000%

SODIUM ACETATE

CAS: 127-09-3 | EINECS: 204-823-8

1.000000-3.000000%

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 67-63-0 | EINECS: 200-661-7

0.020000-1.000000%

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Viscosity

5,000 – 10,000 cP

Target pH

5.0 - 5.5

Process Temp

Difficulty

Application

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Raw Materials (1)

Phase	Ingredient	Function	Supplier	%
A	Water	Carrier	-	64.8000
	UCARE™ Polymer JR-30M	Conditioning	Dow Chemical	0.2000
	Cola®Teric CBS	Viscosity build	Colonial Chemical	7.0000
	Suga®Citrate L1C MB	Ultra-mild primary surfactant	Colonial Chemical	13.0000
	Cola®Mate LA-40 MB	Foam boosting co-surfactant	Colonial Chemical	12.0000
	Poly Suga®Quat S1210P	Conditioning, increases deposition of PQ-10	-	2.0000
	Fragrance	Fragrance	-	0.3000
	Euxyl® K 900	Preservative	Lotioncrafter	0.7000

Water UCARE™ Polymer JR-30M Cola®Teric CBS Suga®Citrate L1C MB Cola®Mate LA-40 MB Poly Suga®Quat S1210P Fragrance Euxyl® K 900

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