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POLYQUATERNIUM-50
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A high分子 weight polymer that conditions and films hair and skin, providing a smooth silky feel with excellent safety in cosmetic formulations.
Polyquaternium-50 is a cationic polymer functioning as a film-forming agent, hair conditioning agent, and skin conditioning agent. It is not listed in EU CosIng restricted annexes and carries no GHS hazard statements. Its high molecular weight limits dermal absorption, making it suitable for both leave-on and rinse-off formulations. It is structurally related to other well-studied polyquaternium conditioning polymers.
Skin benefits
- Film-forming – provides smooth skin feel
- Hair conditioning and anti-static properties
- Improves wet combing and detangling
- Suitable for leave-on cosmetic formulations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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