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Hair Conditioning

POLYQUATERNIUM-78

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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 biodegradable conditioning polymer made from alkyl polyglucosides. Free of common PEG impurities. Mild and well tolerated; great for clean-beauty hair and skin formulas.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild conditioning polymer
  • Free of EO/1,4-dioxane/acrylic monomers
  • APG-based, biodegradable
  • Suited to clean-beauty/sensitive skin

Known concerns

  • Limited ingredient-specific dossier
  • Possible mild eye irritation at high level (class)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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