UCARE™ Polymer JR-400

What is UCARE™ Polymer JR-400?

A water-soluble, cationic, multifunctional conditioning polymer having a cellulosic backbone derived from natural, renewable resources, such as cotton or wood. It enables clear formulations with enhanced volume and no build-up on hair. It can be used with or without silicones and it is compatible with a wide range of surfactants. UCARE™ Polymer JR-400 delivers medium conditioning to hair and a controlled deposition of silicones and other benefit agents. The revolutionary UCARE™ conditioning polymers are highly versatile and empower consumers to restore hair while also moisturizing skin. INCI Name: Polyquaternium-10

Uses

Diverse number of applications across both hair and skin care
Clear and opacified shampoos
2-in-1 shampoos with silicones or without silicones
Conditioners
Body Washes
Facial cleansers
Liquid or Bar soaps
Moisturizers

Benefits

Improves appearance and feel of damaged hair
Provides medium conditioning on hair
Improves combability of hair and reduces frizz
Controlled deposition of large particle size silicone emulsions
Can help prevent the loss of moisture from the skin
Pleasant after-use sensorial on skin
Biobased Carbon Weight %: 48%
Non-GMO*
Listed in the Catalogue of Cosmetics Ingredients used in China
Does not meet the definition of a nanomaterial as listed in Article 2(k) of the EU Cosmetic Regulation
To the best of our knowledge this product does not contain ingredients of animal origin.
To the best of our knowledge this product complies with California Prop 65*
*See Regulatory Datasheet for further details

Properties

Application Benefits
Application Format	Clear Systems
Combing Benefits	Enhanced Dry Combing, Enhanced Wet Combing
Hair Conditioning Benefits	Conditioning, Frizz Control
Hair Texture Benefits	Volumizing
Performance Benefits	Sensory Enhancer

Product Use and Formulating
Formulating Benefits	Silicone Deposition Aid

Sustainability & Safety
Ingredient Origin	Bio-based

Typical Properties
% Nitrogen	1.5-2.2 %
Charge Density	Medium
Viscosity (2%, aqueous solution)	300-500 cP

UCARE™ Polymer JR-400

What is UCARE™ Polymer JR-400?

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