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VisCaress™ PC

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Efficient and substantive cationic rheology modifier with typical aqueous solution viscosity of 25000-40000 (2% w/w) and effective pH range 3-8, recommended for hair conditioners and treatment products. Silky skin feel given by combination of the substantive polymer and the light carrier fluid with medium skin play. Can be used in different formulations from spray lotions to thick creams containing 20% oil or silicone.

INCI name

Polyquaternium-37 (and) Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate (and) PPG1-Trideceth-6

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Product details

Physical form at 25°C

  • Liquid

Chemistry

  • Quaternary ammonium compound

Functions

  • Emulsion stabilisers
  • Rheology / viscosity modifiers
  • Emulsifiers
  • Gelling agents

Regional availability

  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • N America

Applications

  • Bath, shower & soaps
  • Body care
  • Face / neck skin care
  • Facial cleansers
  • Hair colour
  • Hair conditioners - rinse off
  • Shampoos
  • Shaving / hair removal
  • Styling
  • Sun protection

Consumer benefit

  • Detangling
  • Smoothing
  • Softness

Certifications and standards

  • Halal

Typicals

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Formulations

Miracle Split End Mender Serum

Need a miracle to fix your split ends? Apply this leave-on smoothing serum to the ends of your hair for split end repair and shine with a perceivable, long-lasting effect. Crodabond™ CSA seals lifted, damaged cuticles and repairs split ends with a long lasting, consumer-perceivable effect that will...

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Commitment Free Temporary Hair Colour - Red

This temporary hair colour makeup is made with Croda’s borosilicate-based Moonshine™ Effect Pigments, to give you a beautiful colour even on medium to dark hair. It contains No Ammonia and No Peroxide, therefore causes No Damage and requires No Commitment because it washes out in one shampoo. This...

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Commitment Free Temporary Hair Colour - Holographic Pink

This temporary hair colour makeup is made with Croda’s borosilicate-based Moonshine™ Effect and Colour Travel Pigments, to create multiple colours seen from different angles and sparkles even on the darkest hair. It contains No Ammonia and No Peroxide, therefore causes No Damage and requires No...

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Commitment Free Temporary Hair Colour - Holographic Blue

This temporary hair colour makeup is made with Croda’s borosilicate-based Moonshine™ Effect and Colour Travel Pigments, to create multiple colours seen from different angles and sparkles even on the darkest hair. It contains No Ammonia and No Peroxide, therefore causes No Damage and requires No...

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Semi-Permanent Hair Color with Viscaress PC or HDP

These are very simple, energy-efficient, one kettle/cold process formulae for semi-permanent hair colour with basic dyes. They use either VisCaress™ OC or HDP as thickeners without using heat to provide a very stable cream that gives hair a smooth, luxurious feel.

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Liquid Hair Mask

This is a low viscosity liquid hair mask with good conditioning. Crodazosoft™ DBQ improves hair softness, combability and provides a color protection effect. Arlasilk™ PLN is a multifunctional ingredient with excellent emollience that delivers an exceptionally light and silky feel to hair, and it...

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Sleeping Hair Mask

This is an overnight sleeping hair mask that could be used with hair cap. Crodazoquat™ MCC promotes hair health by restoring the natural hydrophobicity (making the hair more manageable) and enhances hair aesthetics in a consumer perceivable way. Crodazosoft™ DBQ improves hair softness, combability...

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Elemental Hair Mask

Minimalist yet powerful hair mask, with all essential ingredients to address the universal hair concerns and achieve great looking and feel good hair. It contains a powerful conditioning combo of Crodazoquat™ MCC, a highly efficient conditioning agent that enables conditioning on a wide range of...

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Essential Balance Purifying Scalp Serum

Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp! Purify and protect oily scalps with this lightweight, leave-on serum. The unique blend of actives contained within Nutrinvent Balance work to balance scalp oiliness, leaving your scalp feeling clean and fresh. Cromollient SCE brings comfort to the scalp and...

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Total Control and Natural Movement Fluid

Croda’s technologies for hair style, strength, repair and restore in a single product, for everyday complete care. Just spray it on, wet or dry hair! KeraMatch™ V is a vegan keratin highly substantive to the hair, promotes strength, smoothness, better combability, anti-frizz effect and healthy...

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Elemental Hydrating Hair Mask

This powerful hair mask contains all essential ingredients to address the universal hair concerns and achieve great looking and feel good hair. It contains a powerful conditioning combo of Crodazoquat™ MCC, a highly efficient conditioning agent that enables conditioning on a wide range of hair types...

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Scalp soothing, strand smoothing serum

Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp! Croda’s scalp soothing, strand smoothing serum is a lightweight, vegan suitable*, all-in-one rescue remedy for hair, from the root right through to tip! Not only promoting smooth and hydrated hair that appears vibrant and glossy, but it can also help to...

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Advanced Care Hair Fluid

Croda technologies for hair style, strength, repair and restore in a single product, for everyday complete care. Just spray it on, wet or dry hair! Keravis™ NSP ET is a functionalized hydrolyzed vegetable protein with dual action: penetrating the hair shaft to build strength and plasticity from...

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Beauty sleep overnight hair & scalp masque

This overnight mask is the ultimate treat for your hair and scalp! Packed with ingredients that bring softness, conditioning, hydration, and shine, you’ll be sure to wake up with hair that turns heads! Croda’s Crodazosoft™ DBQ, VisCaress™ PC and Hydroavena™ HpO work together to bring optimal...

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Black Semi-permanent Crème Hair Colour with VisCaressTM PC

This is a very simple and energy-efficient formula for a black semi-permanent hair colour with basic dyes. It is a one kettle/cold process utilising VisCaressTM PC which can thicken without any heat and provide a very smooth, creamy and stable product with a good amount of deposit. How to apply:...

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