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Hair Conditioning

POLYQUATERNIUM-6

CAS 26062-79-3 Updated
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 that smooths hair and skin and reduces static. Large molecule — minimal skin penetration. CIR-reviewed safe with mild eye-irritation potential at higher concentrations.

Skin benefits

  • Cationic conditioning polymer
  • Hair anti-static and detangling
  • Skin-feel modifier
  • Stable across pH ranges

Known concerns

  • High-MW polymer with limited skin penetration
  • Eye irritation potential at higher %
  • Aquatic toxicity for poorly biodegradable cationics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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