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Antimicrobial

POLYQUATERNIUM-117

CAS 2839758-68-6
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A cationic polymer that binds to skin and hair, providing antimicrobial protection and conditioning benefits. Strong polyquat conditioner with antimicrobial action; caps at Fine due to general cationic-polymer irritation potential.

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial preservative function
  • Strong skin and hair conditioning
  • Compatible with anionic surfactants
  • Substantive to skin and hair

Known concerns

  • Cationic polymers can be mildly irritating at high levels
  • Quat aquatic toxicity concerns at high concentrations
  • Limited published data on this specific PQ-117

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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