AccessQUAT PHS-30

Advanced Conditioning Agent for Superior Detangling & Hair Repair

INCI Name: Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride

AccessQUAT PHS-30 is a powerful, multi-functional conditioning agent that delivers the moisturizing benefits of Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) with enhanced performance. Its cationic charge allows it to bond strongly to the hair shaft, providing superior wet combability, anti-static control, and lasting softness. This ingredient offers better absorption and conditioning than standard Panthenol, making it ideal for creating high-performance shampoos, conditioners, and leave-in treatments.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Rinse-Off Conditioners

Dramatically improves wet detangling and leaves hair feeling soft and manageable without buildup, making it perfect for daily conditioners.
Repairing Hair Masks & Treatments

Delivers deep moisturization from the Panthenol component, helping to repair and strengthen damaged hair cuticles for improved health and shine.
2-in-1 Conditioning Shampoos

Provides effective conditioning and anti-static properties directly from the shampoo, reducing frizz and improving feel even in gentle, sulfate-free systems.
Leave-In Detangling Sprays

Creates lightweight, non-greasy detangling sprays that make combing easier, reduce breakage, and leave hair feeling smooth all day.
Styling Products (Mousses & Gels)

Adds a conditioned, touchable feel to styling products, fighting static and flyaways while helping to maintain hair's natural moisture.
Beard & Mustache Conditioners

Softens coarse facial hair and provides gentle conditioning to the skin underneath, improving overall feel and manageability.

How to Use AccessQUAT PHS-30 in Your Formulations

Understanding AccessQUAT PHS-30

AccessQUAT PHS-30 is a supercharged, panthenol-based conditioning agent—think of it as “Panthenol 2.0.” While standard Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) is known for moisture and repair, AccessQUAT PHS-30 is chemically modified to carry a positive charge. Because damaged hair is often negatively charged, this cationic character lets it bond to the hair shaft like a magnet (a property called substantivity). The result is superior wet combability, smoother cuticles, and excellent anti-static control that lasts—even after rinsing.

Compared to DL-Panthenol alone, AccessQUAT PHS-30 deposits more effectively on hair fibers, delivering enhanced moisturization, improved combability, and a softer, more conditioned feel. It helps neutralize static, reduce flyaways, and leaves hair looking polished and manageable.

Formulation Tips

AccessQUAT PHS-30 is water-soluble and easy to incorporate. Use it at 0.5% to 3% depending on the desired conditioning level. Start around 1% for daily conditioners or gentle shampoos; increase to 2–3% for repairing masks or products intended for highly damaged hair.

Add directly to the water phase. It can be processed cold (room temperature) or warm with the water phase up to ~75 °C (167 °F). For optimal performance, target a finished formula pH of 4.0–7.0. It is highly compatible with non-ionic and amphoteric systems. As a cationic ingredient, it may show reduced compatibility with high levels of strong anionic surfactants (e.g., sulfates); for conditioning shampoos, pair with milder surfactants or use it as the primary conditioning agent.

Key Formulation Benefits:

Superior Detangling & Wet Combing: Smooths the cuticle and reduces combing force to minimize breakage on wet hair.
Enhanced Moisturization: Delivers Pro-Vitamin B5 benefits with better deposition for targeted moisture retention.
Effective Anti-Static Control: Neutralizes charge to reduce flyaways and frizz for sleeker styles.
Improved Hair Feel & Softness: Leaves a silky, conditioned finish without heavy buildup.
Easy to Formulate: Water-soluble, cold-process friendly, and suitable for clear sprays to rich masks.
Multi-Functional: Conditioning, moisturizing, and anti-static performance in one ingredient.

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Benefits	Damage Repair, Detangling, Frizz Control, Hair Care Benefits, Smooth Spreadability, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name	Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride
Usage Rate	0.5%-3%
Functional Type	Cationic Conditioning Agents, Conditioning Agents, Substantive Conditioning Polymers
Phase Compatibility	Cool-Down Phase, Water Phase
Application Area	Body, Hair, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Cleansers, Conditioners, Hair Styling, Masks & Treatments, Shampoos
Certifications	Cruelty-Free
Physical Form	Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessQUAT PHS-30

It’s a conditioning agent that makes hair easier to comb, reduces static and flyaways, and adds softness and moisture—essentially a powerful detangler and moisturizer in one.

AccessQUAT PHS-30 carries a positive charge, so it deposits more effectively on negatively charged hair than standard Panthenol, delivering stronger conditioning, better detangling, and improved moisturization.

A practical range is 0.5% to 3%. Start around 1–1.5% for daily conditioners; use up to 3% for deep-conditioning masks or very damaged hair.

Because it is water-soluble, add it to the water phase. You can process it at room temperature or during the heating step with the water phase.

Yes. It’s excellent for 2-in-1 conditioning shampoos, providing light conditioning and anti-static benefits directly in-wash—especially when paired with mild surfactants.

Yes. Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride is considered safe for use in cosmetics and leverages the well-established safety profile of Panthenol with proven conditioning chemistry.

At typical use levels (0.5–2%), it conditions effectively without heavy buildup. For very fine hair, prefer rinse-off formats or use at the lower end for leave-ins.

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