UCARE™ JR-125
INCI: Polyquaternium-10
Overview
UCARETM Polymer JR-125 delivers light to strong conditioning to hair and controlled deposit of actives. It also enables the formulation of clear shampoos with no build-up on hair and avoids volume-down effects and is recommended for sprayable products and mild surfactant systems. UCARETM Polymer JR-125 has a cellulosic backbone derived from natural, renewable cotton and/or wood sources and hence can support "green" label claims. relatively high molecular weight (MW greater than 1000)
- Low Use Level
- Mild
- Suitable for Clear Systems
- Enables Wet Combing
- Frizz Control
- Improved Manageability
- Light Feel
- Restores Skin Barrier Function
Formulation snapshot
Typical phase
Water phase
Water-soluble — dispersed into the aqueous phase before emulsification.
Functional role
Surfactant — provides cleansing, foam, or solubilization.
Pairs well with
- A secondary amphoteric surfactant
- A mild conditioning agent
- A thickening salt or gum
Handling watch-outs
- Check final pH for skin-friendliness, especially with anionic blends.
- 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
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