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Hair Conditioning

POLYQUATERNIUM-76

CAS -
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A cationic polymer used to condition hair and improve skin slip. Generally well tolerated; the polyquat class is broadly safe but PQ-76 specifically is data-thin.

Skin benefits

  • Conditioning polymer for hair and skin
  • Reduces static and adds slip
  • Compatible with sulfate-free systems
  • Low irritation profile in rinse-off

Known concerns

  • Cationic polymer — possible mild eye irritation in concentrated form
  • Limited public safety data on the specific PQ-76 grade
  • Synthetic polymer — environmental persistence questions

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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