Polyquaternium-13
Synonyms
Ethyl methacrylate/oleyl methacrylate/diethylaminoethyl methacrylate polymer, quaternized with dimethyl sulfate;
Quaternium-38;
Category
Cationic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CASRN: 68877-47-4
EINECS: N/A
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), colorless to pale yellow liquid; or solid.
Solubility slightly soluble in water to soluble in water.
Stability stable. Easily oxidized.
Risk Liquid form: irritation, irritation to skin, eye.
GHS (Rev.10) label:
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent antistatic, emulsifying, dispersing, film-forming abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
Liquid |
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
20.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
Liquid |
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/Kg, ≤ |
20 |
As, mg/Kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents - Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents - Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as antistatic agent.
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
Use as flocculant.
Use as film-forming agent.
Use as thickening agent.
2, Personal care products
Film-forming agent, antistatic agent in personal care products.
Manufacturers
Update: 20140706(1); 20190624(2);