QUATERNIUM-87

CAS Number	92201-88-2
Chem/IUPAC Name:	Imidazolium compounds, 2-(C9-19 and C9-19-unsatd. alkyl)-1-((C10-20 and C10-20-unsatd. amido)ethyl)-4,5-dihydro-1- methyl, methyl sulfates;
EINECS/ELINCS No:	931-745-8
COSING REF No:	58937

Quaternium-87 is an imidazolium quat used in the formulation of hair care formulations. It is vegetable based and biodegradable. It has antistatic properties and is substantive to the hair without any significant build-up effect. Furthermore, in comparison to other quaternaries, it does not reduce the volume after a hair rinse application.

Who supplies QUATERNIUM-87 ?

Evonik

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What is QUATERNIUM-87 used for?

Quaternium-87 provides ease of wet combing, no build-up, hair gloss, hair softness, antistatic properties. It is used in hair care products such as shampoo, conditioner, leave-on, hair mask, detangler.

Origin

Quaternium-87 contains a mixture of saturated and unsaturated C9-C19 alkyl compounds in the side chain of the quaternary ammonium compound.

What does QUATERNIUM-87 do in a formulation?

Antistatic
Hair conditioning

Safety profile

Quaternium-87 is considered to be safe for use in cosmetics, personal/ baby care products.

QUATERNIUM-87 Alternatives

POLYQUATERNIUM87, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HONEY

Technical profile

Property	Values
Boiling Point	>310°C at 98.5 to 99.0 kPa
Melting Point	76°C at 98.5-99.0 kPa
Density	1037 kg/m³ at 20.1°C
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water