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Hair Conditioning

POLYQUATERNIUM-63

50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A polymeric quaternary ammonium hair conditioner under EU regulatory scrutiny because residual acrylamide monomer is a CMR-classified carcinogen. Safety hinges on tight manufacturing controls.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Hair conditioning film
  • Anti-static effect

Known concerns

  • Acrylamide is an EU CLP Carc 1B/Muta 1B carcinogen — residual monomer must be controlled
  • EU monitors polyacrylamide-based polymers for residual monomer
  • Polymer safety depends on manufacturing purity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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