LR 400 Dow UCARE Polymers From Univar
User Manual: LR-400
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Selection guide Based on cationic
charge (CS)
Based on molecular
weight (MW)
Detangling
Wet comb High CS (JR) High MW (30M)
Dry comb High CS (JR) High MW (30M)
Softness / smoothness
Wet feel High CS (JR) High MW (30M)
Dry feel High CS (JR) High MW (30M)
Ease of removability Low CS (LK)
UCARE™ polymers
INCI: Polyquaternium-10
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Functions and benefits
〉 Wet / dry comb
〉 Wet / dry feel, softness / smoothness
〉 Manageability
〉 Shine and overall look
〉 Silicone deposition aid
〉 No build-up, volume friendly
〉 Good film former = shine
〉 Excellent shampoo clarity and broad
surfactant compatibility
〉 Actives solubility enhancer
(Vitamins B and H)
Applications
〉 Clear and pearlized shampoos
〉 2-in-1 shampoos with silicones
〉 Conditioners
〉 Colorants and color-save products
〉 Waterproofing for daily wear
lotion (UCARE JR-400)
Shampoo use
〉 Controlled / light conditioning on normal
hair: low CS (LK)
〉 Repair / moderate to strong conditioning:
high CS (JR) and medium CS (LR)
Shampoo use with silicones
〉 Medium MW (400) allows deposition of large
particle size silicone (preferred: LR:400)
〉 High MW (30,000) allows deposition of small
particle size silicone (preferred: JR-30M)
UCARE grades
Product Viscosity, cPs
(2% aqueous solution)
Nitrogen (%)
cationic substitution
Polymer JR 125 075 – 125 01.5 – 2.2
Polymer LK 300 – 500 0.4 – 0.6
Polymer LR 400 300 – 500 0.8 – 1.1
Polymer JR 400 300 – 500 01.5 – 2.2
Polymer KF 500 –1500 01.5 – 2.2
Polymer LR 30M 30,000 0.8 – 1.1
Polymer JR 30M 30,000 01.5 – 2.2
