Quaternium-80 is a chemical compound, quaternary ammonium salt, cationic surfactant, is included in the formulas of cosmetics and body care products such as shampoos, liquid soaps and more. It has antibacterial properties. 

Quaternium-80 has several interesting properties including that of softening and that of preventing hair from twisting together. It also forms a protective film.

So we know that in this chemical compound is present ammonium which is an antibacterial and coconut from which many cosmetic products are made for body care, face skin. Silicone is also present.

The name describes the structure of the molecule:

• Quaternium derives from the term "quaternary", referring to the quaternary ammonium chemical nature of compounds present in the molecule.
• 80 is an arbitrary designation that specifically identifies this type of quaternary compound within the "Quaternium" series.

Function: Quaternium-80 is a conditioning agent primarily used in hair care products like conditioners and treatments. It helps to make hair softer, reduce frizz, and improve combability.

Raw materials used in production:

Quaternium-80 is a quaternary ammonium compound primarily derived from oils and fats.

Step-by-step Summary of Industrial Production Process.

• Amine preparation. It starts with the preparation of a secondary amine derived from oils or fats.
• Quaternization: The secondary amine is subsequently quaternized using alkylating agents like methyl bromide.
• Neutralization. Any residual acid in the final product is neutralized.
• Purification. The product is purified to remove impurities and by-products.

Form and Color.

Quaternium-80 appears as a clear, viscous liquid.

What it is for and where

Cosmetics

Agente antistatico. L'accumulo di elettricità statica ha un'influenza diretta sui prodotti e causa adsorbimento elettrostatico. L'ingrediente antistatico riduce l'accumulo di elettricità statica e la resistività superficiale sulla superficie della pelle e dei capelli.

Hair conditioning agent. A significant number of ingredients with specific and targeted purposes may co-exist in hair shampoo formulations: cleansers, conditioners, thickeners, matting agents, sequestering agents, fragrances, preservatives, special additives. However, the indispensable ingredients are the cleansers and conditioners as they are necessary and sufficient for hair cleansing and manageability. The others act as commercial and non-essential auxiliaries such as: appearance, fragrance, colouring, etc. Hair conditioning agents have the task of increasing shine, manageability and volume, and reducing static electricity, especially after treatments such as colouring, ironing, waving, drying and brushing. They are, in practice, dispersants that may contain cationic surfactants, thickeners, emollients, polymers. The typology of hair conditioning agents includes: intensive conditioners, instant conditioners, thickening conditioners, drying conditioners. They can perform their task generally accompanied by other different ingredients.

Commercial Applications

Cosmetic Industry. Quaternium-80 is commonly used as a conditioning agent in hair care products. It helps make hair soft, smooth, and easy to comb, reducing frizz.

Hair Products. It can be found in conditioners, leave-in treatments, hair serums, and other hair care products.

Synonyms:

• Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, 3-(3-((3-coco amidopropyl)dimethylammonio)-2-hydroxypropoxy)propyl group-terminated, acetates (salts)