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Hair Conditioning

POLYQUATERNIUM-54

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78

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 built on an aspartic-acid backbone with alkylamine side chains. Coats hair to reduce static and ease combing; large polymer size means it stays on the hair surface with minimal absorption.

Function

ANTISTATICHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Polymeric hair conditioner
  • Improves wet/dry combing
  • Aspartic-acid-based polymer
  • Substantive on hair surface

Known concerns

  • Cationic polymer — possible eye irritation in concentrated form
  • Limited public independent dossier
  • Aquatic toxicity awareness for cationics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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