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STEPANQUAT® GA 90

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STEPANQUAT® GA 90 is a quaternary compound utilized as a conditioning agent in hair conditioners, skin care products, and household and industrial fabric softeners. It's derived from natural and plant-based sources, bio-based, and suitable for applications such as body washes, detanglers, fabric softeners, facial cleansers, hair conditioners, hair styling products, and textile softeners.

INCI Name: Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate

Chemical Name: Fatty acids, C10-20 and C16-18-unsatd., reaction products with triethanolamine, di-Me sulfate-quaternized

Functions: Conditioner, Surfactant, Surfactant (Cationic)

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based, Sulfate-free, Sustainable, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
91995-81-2
EC No.
295-344-3
Chemical Structure

STEPANQUAT® GA 90 - Chemical Structure

CH3 OSO3 -                         R = Partially hydrogenated palm

Features & Benefits

Features

In Fabric Softeners, STEPANQUAT GA90 provides:

  • Excellent softening without that “greasy feeling”,
  • Good antistatic properties,
  • Good rewetting properties,
  • Do not spoil fabric colors (non yellowing),
  • Provide easier ironing and drying.
Biodegradability

STEPANQUAT GA 90 complies with the biodegradability criteria as laid down in regulation (EC) No.648/2004 on detergents.

Applications & Uses

Bath & Shower Applications
Applications
  • STEPANQUAT GA 90 is a very mild cationic surfactant ideally suited for hair conditioners and skin care products as well as the formulation of household and industrial fabric softeners from 3% viscous to 18% fluid active concentrations.
  • STEPANQUAT GA 90 is fully palm based therefore designed for formulations labeled as natural based products.
  • In hair conditioners, STEPANQUAT GA 90 provides good detangling, excellent wet and dry combability, good antistatic, no build-up, efficiency on hair damaged by aggressive treatments and styling properties. In combination with silicones, STEPANQUAT GA 90 exhibits excellent conditioning properties.
  • In skin care products, STEPANQUAT GA 90 provides very good moisturizing properties, emulsifying characteristics for O/W emulsions and excellent substantivity on the skin allowing very pleasant film formation with non-tacky after-feel.
End Product Uses
  • Hair rinse conditioners,
  • Leave-on hair conditioners,
  • Frequent use hair conditioners,
  • Damage hair treatment,
  • Skin moisturizers,
  • Cationic skin care creams and lotions,
  • After shave lotions
  • Fabric softeners
Preservative Compatibility
  • Preservatives compatible with cationics , stable and effective at pH between 3 and 4,5 should be compatible with STEPANQUAT GA 90.
  • STEPANQUAT GA 90 is not compatible with isothiazolinone derivatives (i.e. Kathon CG).

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Liquid (at 25°C), Beige paste (at 20°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 4-Gardener Scale
pH [5% in water/IPA (50/50)]3--
Flash Point23°CSETA Flash Point Tester
Solids Content90wt%-
Cationic Active Matter1.07meq/g-
Pour Point38°C-
Density (at 40°C)0.96g/ml-
Viscosity (at 40°C )330mpa.s-
IPA content10%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Clearances

STEPANQUAT GA 90 is listed in Europe (EINECS 295-344-3), USA (TSCA 157905-74-3), Canada (DSL 157 905-74-3).

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

STEPANQUAT GA 90 is available in drums (190Kg), intermediate bulk quantities (950 kg) and in bulk quantities.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • STEPANQUAT GA 90 should be handled with care and used away from sparks and open flame because it is flammable. Use in a well ventilated area. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Use gloves and safety goggles when handling STEPANTEX GA 90.
  • Drums storage Information: It is recommended that drums of STEPANQUAT GA 90 be stored in sealed containers at temperatures between 4°C and 5 0°C. Avoid heating to temperature higher than 70°C and avoid local overheating. Product must be h eated to 50°C and stirred before use to ensure product is homogeneous before use.
  • The color and odor of STEPANQUAT GA 90 are susceptible to degradation as a result of exposure to high temperature (> 60°C) over extended periods of time (greater than several days), particularly in the presence of air.