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STEPANQUAT® HELIA COSMETIC

INCI: Disunfloweroylethyl Dimonium Chloride (and) Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides (and) Lauryl Lactyl Lactate

Overview

Quaternary. STEPANQUAT Helia is a very mild, naturally-derived cationic surfactant ideally suited for hair conditioners and skin care products. It provides excellent wet and dry combability on hair in addition to excellent detangling and a soft, conditioned feel on the hair. STEPANQUAT Helia provides substantive conditioning without build-up. In skin care applications, STEPANQUAT Helia provides a unique, soft, conditioned skin feel and emulsification for O/W emulsions.

Formulation benefits
  • Excellent emulsification
  • Film Former
  • Enables Dry Combing
  • Enables Wet Combing
  • Improved Manageability
  • Smooth Feel
  • Soft Feel
  • Water Repellency
Applications
ConditionerLeave In ConditionerRinse Off ConditionerBody CareBody LotionBody WashFacial CareFacial CreamShower Gels

Formulation snapshot

Typical phase

Oil phase

Oil-soluble — combined with other lipids and heated with the oil phase.

Functional role

Emulsifier — binds oil and water into a stable cream or lotion.

Pairs well with

  • A co-emulsifier for stability
  • Oil-phase emollients
  • A rheology modifier

Handling watch-outs

  • Always validate stability and microbial safety in your finished formula.

Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish use levels — confirm dosage, pH, and compatibility against the supplier technical data sheet and your own stability testing.

Supplier
Stepan Company
CAS
1079184-43-2, 56-81-5, 910661-93-7, 91723-16-9

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