Polyquaternium-48 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium salt of formed from methacryloyl ethyl betaine, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and methacryloyl ethyl trimethyl ammonium chloride
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Form
Powder
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Functions
Antistatic
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Fixing
Reduces Static
Creates Protective Barrier
Creates protective layer
Reduces flyaways
Holds hair in place
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed in the 2000s for advanced cosmetic formulations. Designed to provide conditioning and styling benefits with enhanced moisturization and improved rinse characteristics.