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Hair Conditioning

POLYQUATERNIUM-12

CAS 68877-50-9 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A positively charged polymer that conditions hair and forms thin films on skin. Long-used cosmetic quat with mild irritation potential at high levels and average safety profile overall.

Function

ANTISTATICFILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Antistatic and film-forming for hair and skin
  • Improves comb-through and conditioning
  • Stable across cosmetic pH range

Known concerns

  • Mild eye irritation potential at high levels
  • Quaternary ammonium polymers can build up on hair
  • Not readily biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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