Varisoft EQ 65

Varisoft EQ 65 – Biodegradable Conditioning Agent & Cationic Emulsifier
Varisoft EQ 65 is a high-performance, ester quat-based conditioning agent and cationic emulsifier used in haircare and skincare formulations. It’s a blend of Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride and Cetearyl Alcohol, offering excellent detangling, softening, and emulsifying properties with a rich, creamy texture.

Key Benefits:
Superior Hair Conditioning: Improves wet and dry combing, adds shine, and reduces frizz

Cationic Emulsifier: Creates stable emulsions with a luxurious feel

Skin Substantivity: Enhances water resistance and softness in creams and lotions

Eco-Friendly: Readily biodegradable and free from harmful ingredients

Rich Sensory Profile: Delivers a smooth, powdery finish with low tackiness

Common Applications:
Rinse-off and leave-in hair conditioners

Hair masks and scalp treatments

Body butters and emulsified creams

After-sun and barrier-repair lotions

Baby care and sensitive skin formulas

Use Rate & pH Stability
Application Type Recommended Use Rate pH Stability Range
Haircare 1% – 5% 3.0 – 6.0
Skincare emulsions 2% – 10% 4.0 – 6.5

Formulation Tip: Disperse Varisoft EQ 65 pellets in water at ~75°C. For smoother processing, combine with nonionic emulsifiers like Ceteareth-25. Add during the heated phase and homogenize for optimal texture.

INCI Name:
Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride (and) Cetearyl Alcohol

This blend provides both conditioning and emulsifying functions, making it a multifunctional ingredient in modern formulations.