Polyquaternium-11

Polyquaternium-11 is a synthetic cationic polymer created from vinylpyrrolidone and dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate monomers. It forms flexible, non-sticky films on hair and skin that provide excellent hold without stiffness, making it particularly valued in hair styling products and leave-on conditioners. Formulators choose it for its unique ability to maintain styling performance even in high humidity conditions while remaining water-soluble for easy removal, and its compatibility with a wide range of surfactant systems makes it versatile across both rinse-off and leave-on formulations.