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Hair Conditioning

POLYQUATERNIUM-112

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A cationic conditioning polymer used in hair and skin products for smooth feel and anti-static effects. High-numbered polyquats have thinner public data than lower-numbered ones.

Function

ANTISTATICFILM FORMINGHAIR FIXING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic polymer — conditioning and anti-static
  • Substantive on hair and skin
  • Class generally safe at use levels

Known concerns

  • High-numbered polyquats have less public data
  • Eye irritation possible at high %
  • Cationic build-up on hair

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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