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Hair Conditioning

POLYQUATERNIUM-81

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A cationic conditioning polymer used in hair and skin care for smoothness and antistatic effect. Considered low-irritation; rinse-off use is safest.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Detangles and smooths hair
  • Reduces static
  • Light skin-conditioning film

Known concerns

  • Polyquat build-up over time
  • Possible eye irritation if undiluted
  • Sparse independent monographs

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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