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Surfactant

POLYQUATERNIUM-80

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A gentle sugar-based quaternary conditioning polymer derived from lauryl glucoside. Provides mild cleansing and conditioning in one step; well tolerated on most skin types and a milder alternative to alkyl-quat conditioners.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild sugar-derived cationic surfactant
  • Cleanses and conditions hair
  • Well tolerated on skin and scalp

Known concerns

  • Cationic build-up with leave-on use
  • Not biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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