Quaternary polymer
HYDROXYETHYLDIETHONIUM POLYISOBUTENYL TRIETHYLAMINOSUCCINATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
This is a complex quaternary ammonium polymer with a polyisobutenyl backbone used as a hair and skin conditioning agent. Limited published cosmetic safety data exists for this specific molecular structure.
Skin benefits
- Polymeric quaternary ammonium conditioning agent
- Provides substantivity to hair surfaces and fibers
- Used at very low levels in functional formulations
Known concerns
- Sparse published cosmetic safety data
- Quaternary ammonium structure raises mild irritation potential
- Polyisobutenyl backbone is petroleum-derived
- Limited regulatory review for this specific molecule
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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