{"product_id":"polyquaternium-28-polyquaternium-28-pureactivesco-hair-care-liquid-hair-care-true-size-100ml-pol-pq28-100-100-shopify-20-deny-manual-22-00-true-true","title":"Polyquaternium-28","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"353\"\u003ePolyquaternium-28 is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"245\"\u003estyling + conditioning polymer\u003c\/strong\u003e you add to hair products to give hair that \u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"327\"\u003e“smooth, manageable, salon finish”\u003c\/strong\u003e—without making it greasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eThe easiest way to picture it: it creates a \u003cstrong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eclear, flexible “invisible film”\u003c\/strong\u003e on the hair that helps with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eSlip \u0026amp; detangling\u003c\/strong\u003e (hair feels smoother, easier to comb)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eFrizz control \u0026amp; humidity resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"607\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eCurl definition \/ curl retention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eLight hold + body\u003c\/strong\u003e (especially in gels, sprays, mousses)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eIt’s commonly used in \u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"778\"\u003eshampoos, conditioners, styling creams\/lotions, gels, mousses, and styling sprays\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it’s known for making \u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eclear, non-tacky films\u003c\/strong\u003e that don’t leave hair feeling stiff or crunchy when used correctly. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eWhat it’s best for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eShampoos that feel \u003cstrong data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eless drying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eConditioners + leave-ins with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003ebetter slip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eStyling gels\/sprays\/mousses with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003ecurl hold + shine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eClear products (it’s designed to stay \u003cstrong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eclear and glossy\u003c\/strong\u003e in many systems) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eHow to Use (simple step-by-step)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eStep 1 — Add it to the water side\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003ePolyquaternium-28 is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003ewater-soluble\u003c\/strong\u003e and is typically supplied as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003ewater-based solution\u003c\/strong\u003e (a common commercial grade is sold as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e20% aqueous solution\u003c\/strong\u003e). \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eBest practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eAdd Polyquaternium-28 into your \u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003ewater phase\u003c\/strong\u003e (or during cool-down if your system is sensitive).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eMix gently until fully uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eContinue building your formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eAdjust thickness last\u003c\/strong\u003e (especially for shampoos\/body wash).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eStep 2 — If it’s thick, pre-dilute for easier measuring (optional)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003eIf your Polyquaternium-28 is very viscous, pre-mix it with a small amount of distilled water before adding it to your batch. This makes it easier to weigh and reduces clumping\/bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eHow much do I use?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003eOption A (most beginner-friendly): think in “% of finished product”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003eA practical starting point for many hair products is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003elow-to-moderate levels\u003c\/strong\u003e, then adjust based on feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003eOption B (most accurate): dose by “polymer solids”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eWe recommends \u003cstrong data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003e0.25% – 4.0% polymer solids\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the product type and the hold\/feel you want. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003eQuick cheat sheet Our Polyquaternium-28 is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003e20% solution\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003eTo hit the solids range above, here’s what that looks like \u003cstrong data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003eas supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003e0.25% solids\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003e1.25% as supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2677\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2677\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003e0.5% solids\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003e2.5% as supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003e1.0% solids\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2716\"\u003e5% as supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003e2.0% solids\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003e10% as supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2778\"\u003e4.0% solids\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003e20% as supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2887\"\u003e“How much in 100g?” examples (20% solution)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"3072\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"2941\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2898\"\u003e2.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cstrong data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2909\"\u003e2.5g\u003c\/strong\u003e in 100g (nice “starter” feel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"3003\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"3003\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2950\"\u003e5%\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cstrong data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2959\"\u003e5g\u003c\/strong\u003e in 100g (stronger slip + more style film)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3072\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3013\"\u003e10%\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cstrong data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003e10g\u003c\/strong\u003e in 100g (much stronger film\/hold—test carefully)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3119\"\u003ePro Tips (prevents customer mistakes)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3462\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3217\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3135\"\u003eStart low\u003c\/strong\u003e and increase gradually—too much polymer can feel heavy or tacky in some formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3313\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3313\"\u003eFor shampoos\/body wash: add before final thickening; it can change how your formula thickens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3314\" data-end=\"3462\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3462\"\u003ePolyquaternium-28 is designed to be compatible with common surfactant types (helpful in cleansers\/shampoos). \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PURE ACTIVES","offers":[{"title":"50 ml","offer_id":43984132014179,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 ml","offer_id":43984132046947,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150 ml","offer_id":43984132079715,"sku":null,"price":36.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 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