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Hair Conditioning

POLYQUATERNIUM-45

CAS 221225-18-9 Updated
76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A cationic conditioning polymer (a polyquaternium) that clings to hair, softens it, and reduces static and flyaways. Common, well-tolerated class with the typical mild eye-irritation caveat shared by all positively charged hair conditioners.

Function

ANTISTATICFILM FORMINGHAIR FIXING

Skin benefits

  • Hair conditioning — reduces static and frizz
  • Forms thin films that improve manageability
  • Substantive to damaged hair

Known concerns

  • Cationic quats can mildly irritate eyes in rinse-off
  • Limited absorption due to polymer size

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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