Catidex MCA
EFFICIENT AND MILD CONDITIONING AGENT
Catidex MCA is an innovative, plant-based cationic surfactant designed for high-performance hair care formulations. Based on modified starch polymers, it delivers excellent conditioning properties with exceptional mildness, improving hair smoothness, manageability, and reducing static. Ideal for use in conditioners, masks, and 2-in-1 shampoos, it enables the development of effective and sustainable formulations.
INCI
Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (and) Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Claims
Plant-based cationic conditioning agent
Improves hair manageability and smooth combing
Enhances hair thickness and reduces static
Mild and non-irritating to skin and eyes
Suitable for transparent 2-in-1 formulations
Alternative to traditional cationic polymers
Improves hair manageability and smooth combing
Enhances hair thickness and reduces static
Mild and non-irritating to skin and eyes
Suitable for transparent 2-in-1 formulations
Alternative to traditional cationic polymers
CAS #
56780-58-6
Functions
Conditioning agent; co-surfactant; antistatic effect; improves combability
Applications
Personal care: conditioners, masks, balms, 2-in-1 shampoos, shower gels, baby care products
Technical information
Product information
Naturality index
64% (ISO16128)
Origin
Plant-based
Biodegradability
In progress (OECD301)
Regulatory status
EU REACH: In progress
COSMOS: In progress
Ecolabel: Applicable
COSMOS: In progress
Ecolabel: Applicable
Biodegradable, plant-based conditioning agent with low irritation, improving hair smoothness and manageability
Biodegradability: In progress (OECD301)
Naturality Index: 64% (ISO16128)
Non-irritating to skin and eyes
COSMOS: In progress
Ecolabel: Applicable
Naturality Index: 64% (ISO16128)
Non-irritating to skin and eyes
COSMOS: In progress
Ecolabel: Applicable
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Starch-based cationic surfactant platform with high affinity to hair and skin, providing improved substantivity and reduced irritation compared to traditional quats