? Polyquaternium 10 (PQ10): It is an ingredient that adds conditioning to our formulations and also thickens them. It is made from hydroxyethylcellulose. Thickening quat conditioner of the polymeric quaternary ammonium salt of hydroxyethyl cellulose. ? Usage rate: Add as is to water phase of formula. Typical use level 0.2 and 2%. Common concentration in a shampoo is only 0.5%. For external use only. ? Applications: All kinds of hair conditioning products including hair shampoos, hair rinses, hair gels. ? How to Work with It: Pre-disperse Polyquaternium 10 in a non-water liquid in your formulation (glycerin, liquid oil, etc.) before adding water to the formulation. Stir and allow to hydrate; this can be sped up by blending with a powered mixer like an immersion blender or a Mini Mixer. In emulsions, Polyquaternium 10 can be included in the oil phase to prevent clumping. Polyquaternium 10 can be hot or cold processed. ? Vegan; Cruelty-Free; Alcohol Free; Gluten-Free; Phthalate free