GREENQUAT® BT

Water soluble moisturizing cationic conditioner

INCI
Polyglyceryl-3 Betainate Acetate

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GREENQUAT® BT is a patented, 100% plant-derived copolymer with high cationic charge from betaine, upcycled from the non-edible parts of sugar beet during sugar production. It can flexibly replace synthetic conditioning ingredients (i.e., ammonium chloride derivatives, hydroxypropyltrimonium, silicone, and polyquaternium derivatives) commonly used in haircare applications.

GREENQUAT® BT is specifically developed for improved compatibility and transparency in anionic surfactant systems delivering excellent moisturization, smooth and anti-frizz effect and improving the quality of the foam, which appears creamier, softer, and shinier.

GREENQUAT® BT is suitable for rinse-off and leave-on hair products such as shampoos, conditioners, cleansing lotions, hair masks, serums, but it is also recommended for body care due to the velvety feeling typical of cationic products.

GREENQUAT® BT comes in liquid form and it can be used in cold processing.

ECO-SAFE PROFILE

Not Irritating: HRIPT and 3D reconstructed human epidermis tests show no potential for irritation, allergy, or cytotoxic effects.

Safe: Proven to be not mutagenic for tested strains of Salmonella Typhimurium, both with and without metabolic activation.

Safe for the Aquatic Environment: Does not affect the growth and appearance of algae (Desmodesmus Subspicatus) and shows no acute toxicity to Daphnia Magna.

Readily Biodegradable: Achieves 100% biodegradation within 28 days, as per OECD 301F standards.

EFFICACY TESTS

DRY COMBING FORCE AND STATIC ELECTRICITY REDUCTION

4% GREENQUAT® BT in rinse off aqueous solution significantly improves dry combability either in terms of median work done and peak force (-48% / p=0.0117 and -38% / p=0.0117 respectively) and reduces electrostatic charge (-50% / p<0.0001) in tresses bleached twice, achieving a better conditioning effect than Polyquaternium-7
 
 
 
Bar charts comparing the effects of untreated, Greenquat® BT, and Polyquaternium-7 treated bleached hair on dry combing (median work done and median peak force) and static electricity.

SMOOTHER, HYDRATE AND HEALTHIER-LOOKING HAIR

GREENQUAT® BT offers a conditioning and moisturizing effect on damaged hair, effectively improving and disciplining both straight and wavy types. This results in smoother, hydrated, and healthier-looking hair, with a significant reduction in frizz and fly-aways.

Image showing the comparison of hair treated with a branded conditioning shampoo containing guar and silicone versus GREENQUAT® BT on both straight and curly hair.

ANTIMICROBIAL AND ANTI-DANDRUFF ACTIVITY

GREENQUAT® BT shows bacteriostatic and bactericidal activity against Malassezia Furfur, Propionibacterium Acnes and Staphylococcus Epidermidis, three from the most reliable cutaneous strains implicated in dandruff, claiming mild anti-dandruff booster activity.
 
A similar effect has been demonstrated against some gram + (Escherichia Coli – Pseudomonas Aeruginosa) and gram – (Staphylococcus Aureus – Staphylococcus Epidermidis) bacteria, as well as in some yeasts and molds (Candida Albicans and Aspergillus Brasiliensis), boosting the natural preservation of finished products.

POSITIVE IMPACT ON VISCOSITY

Impact on viscosity was investigated using a base surfactants formulation at pH 5.2 as follow. 
 
 
GREENQUAT® BT improves formulation viscosity in a concentration-dependent manner, thereby enabling a reduction in the use of NaCl, which is commonly incorporated as a thickening agent but can lead to undesirable effects such as hair dehydration and scalp irritation.
 

Key Product Details

% OF USE

2 – 5%

APPLICATIONS

Haircare: shampoos, balsams, masks, serums.
Skincare: conditioning body creams
Personal care: detergents, shower gels,
shaving foams, beard balms

TECHNICAL DATA
APPEARANCE CLEAR LIQUID
COLOUR VERY LIGHT YELLOW
ODOUR SOFT, CHARACTERISTIC
DRY RESIDUE (105°C) 77 – 83%
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (25°C) 1.1 ÷ 1.3 G/ML
PH (5% WATER SOLUTION AT 25°C) 4 – 6
PROPERTIES
  • 100% Plant-Derived and Palm-Free: Soluble in water, ethanol, and propylene glycol.
  • Enhances Hair Quality: Provides shiny, glossy, and soft hair while reducing static charges. Offers excellent lubricity, snag-free wet combability, and dry compatibility.
  • Improves Formulation and Provides Antimicrobial Protection: Enhances foam quality, slightly increases overall viscosity, and has antimicrobial effects against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeasts, and moulds.

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