SilSense™ Q-Plus silicone

Cleansing Hair-Care

Quaternary silicone compound with low irritancy and maintains foaming properties of the formulation

SilSense™ Q-Plus silicone is a 100% active, quaternary silicone compound which combines the conditioning benefits of traditional silicones and cationic quaternary compounds in a single molecule. SilSense™ Q-Plus silicone will add conditioning benefits to personal care products, without the stability concerns that may be present with silicones or the irritancy that is often associated with quaternary ammonium compounds. Unlike traditional silicones, this silicone quarternary compound does not defoam, and can even enhance foaming when used in hair care products. It is water soluble, lending to enhanced ease-of-use in a wide range of shampoos, conditioners, and personal cleansers.

Function: Conditioner / Foam Enhancer

Ingredient Name: 
Silicone Quaternium-8

Recommended Use level: ​Recommended use level is 0.25 to 3.0 wt% as supplied

  • Compatibility with many anionic surfactants making it easily incorporated into hair and skin care formulations
  • Decreased irritancy compared to traditional cationic quaternary conditioning agents
  • Enhanced skin feel in cleansing products
  • Enhances foam in shampoos and cleansing products
  • Higher molecular weight than traditional quats
  • Improved wet and dry combing properties in hair care products
  • Superior softening, conditioning and anti-static properties