News Letter

Does using an Esterquat always require heating?

Esterquats are cationic surfactants widely used in household and fabric care formulations, including fabric softeners and detergents.
With a cold-processable Esterquat, fast and stable dispersion can be achieved even at room temperature, helping reduce dependence on heating and enabling a more efficient manufacturing process.
Among our diverse Esterquat portfolio supplied through a global network spanning more than 60 countries, we would like to introduce our Cold-Processable Esterquat solution.

1. Esterquat: The Key to Softness, Antistatic Performance, and Fabric Care

Esterquat is produced from fatty acids and triethanolamine (TEA) and is widely used as a key active ingredient in fabric softeners.
When Esterquat adsorbs onto the fabric surface, it helps reduce friction between fibers, providing a softer feel while also offering antistatic benefits and helping protect the fabric surface.
And there is an easier way to incorporate these benefits into your formulation: Cold-Processable Esterquat.

2. Smooth Dispersion Even in Cold Water — No Clumping

As the name suggests, one of the key advantages of Cold-Processable Esterquat is its excellent water dispersibility.
Sunjin Beauty Science’s Esterquat enables uniform dispersion even at 25°C without additional heating, while minimizing gelling and clumping.
This helps prevent sediment formation in the final formulation, ensuring a stable texture and consistent softening performance.
In our dispersion tests, a uniform dispersion was achieved within 10 minutes at both 25°C and 40°C.

And the benefits go beyond better dispersion.
By reducing the need for high-temperature heating and energy-intensive mixing, Cold-Processable Esterquat can help lower the burden on production equipment and support a more energy-efficient manufacturing process.

3. Low Melting Point: The Key to Lower Energy Costs and Shorter Processing Time

Another key advantage of Cold-Processable Esterquat is its low melting point.
Our representative products, SUNQAT-CEQ90 and SUNQAT-SEQ90, have melting points of 22°C and 15°C, respectively.
For manufacturers looking to improve process efficiency while reducing energy consumption, Cold-Processable Esterquat can be an ideal solution.

4. Plant-Based Esterquats Derived from Palm, Soybean, and Cottonseed Oils

Sunjin Beauty Science offers a diverse range of Esterquats derived from palm, soybean, and cottonseed oils, allowing formulators to choose the right option for different product concepts and raw material needs.
With no animal-derived tallow, they are well suited for eco-conscious and vegan-oriented formulations.
Plant-based Esterquats also offer low odor and a clear appearance, helping create cleaner formulations. Their low inherent odor may also reduce fragrance usage or enhance fragrance perception at the same dosage, supporting both fragrance quality and cost efficiency.

5. Flexible Packaging Options: Beyond Steel Drums

The benefits of Cold-Processable Esterquat go beyond easier processing.
As shown in the image, it maintains good flowability even at 25°C, allowing easy handling at room temperature and greater flexibility in packaging and transfer.
This can help reduce reliance on steel drums used for hot-process products, supporting lower transportation and storage costs.

Packaging options include 100 kg and 200 kg plastic drums, as well as IBCs, allowing more efficient packaging choices based on handling and logistics requirements.
Compared with conventional hot-process Esterquats, which commonly rely on steel drums, Cold-Processable Esterquat offers greater flexibility in packaging options.

Performance matters—but so does how efficiently you can use it.
Sunjin Beauty Science’s Cold-Processable Esterquat offers benefits that go beyond product performance: Excellent Water Dispersibility → Low Melting Point → Simplified Processing → Flexible Packaging
Together, these advantages help support a more efficient manufacturing process.
Less heat. More efficiency. Better production.
Discover a smarter way to work with Esterquats.

For more technical information or product inquiries about Sunjin Beauty Science’s Cold-Processable Esterquat, please contact us using the information below.