UCARE™ EXTREME
INCI: Polyquaternium-10
Overview
UCARE Extreme Polymer is a polymeric, quaternary ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. The cellulosic polymer is derived from non-GMO and PEFC (Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification) certified wood pulp. Conditioning polymer.
- Ease of Formulating
- Suitable for Clear Systems
- Viscosity builder
- Enables Dry Combing
- Enables Wet Combing
- Frizz Control
- Improved Manageability
- Improved Silicone Deposition
- Long Lasting Hydrophobicity
- Curl Retention
Formulation snapshot
Typical phase
Any phase
Phase placement depends on your full formula — confirm with the supplier TDS.
Functional role
Functional Ingredients — supports the overall formula.
Pairs well with
- Complementary ingredients from the same phase
Handling watch-outs
- Always validate stability and microbial safety in your finished formula.
Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish use levels — confirm dosage, pH, and compatibility against the supplier technical data sheet and your own stability testing.
- Supplier
- Dow
- CAS
- 127-09-3, 67-63-0, 68610-92-4, 7647-14-5, 7732-18-5
Test UCARE™ EXTREME in your next formula
Request a starter sample and our team will follow up with availability, documentation, and shipping details. No minimum order required for sampling.
Quote on request
Specialty active — pricing varies by volume and grade
All orders are reviewed by our sourcing team. Final pricing, lead time, and documentation (CoA, SDS) are confirmed before fulfillment.