Quats

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

QAV; Quaternary ammonium compounds

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The term "quats" is an acronym for "quaternary ammonium compounds", erroneously also called quaternary ammonium compounds (lat. quaternarius = consisting of four each). Quaternary ammonium compounds are organic ammonium compounds in which all 4 valences of a nitrogen atom are organically bound. They are therefore salts (ionic compounds), consisting of a cation and an anion.

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Quaternary ammonium compounds are widely used in cosmetic formulations. They act as antistatic agents, hair conditioning agents and preservatives in hair care products - see also quaternium and polyquaternium.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer