TRI-K SOY QUAT C NPNF®(HAIR CARE)

INCI: Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

TRI-K Soy Quat C NPNF® is a quaternized soy derivative that conditions and strengthens the hair. Applications of TRI-K Soy Quat C NPNF® include shampoos, conditioners, styling products, creams, lotions, bath products, liquid face and body cleansers.

Now, let’s talk about “Quats”, is this requires a scientific explanation, as many know positively charged poly atomic icons of the NR4+ structure and common ingredients in the cosmetics industry are known as Quaternary Ammonium Compounds or Quats.

Ammonium catations are tetrahedral, binding them to the ionic hair shaft to improve brightness and compatibility. The chemical structure of a quaternary ammonium group is NR4+ a central nitrogen atom and a halogen (e.g. chlorine) attached to for alkyl or aryl groups. Quarternary ammonium ions are similar to ammonium salts.

However, they can often, if not always retain their cationic character in very basic environments. That, is when ammonium salts are added to mixtures with a pH above 10, the nitrogen is deprotonated and the salt losses it functional charge. Here there is an active presence of chemical reactions, unlike the ammonium ion (NH4+) primary, secondary or tertiary ammonium cations, quaternary ammonium cations are permanently charged independent of the pH of their solution.

Quats can have a powerful effect on hair condition, and in a little more detail, quats as compounds in cosmetic products significantly improve hair conditioning in both wet and dry conditions. Not only that but there are other things too, this is because of its cationic charge makes the products objectify from anionic surfaces like hair and skin.