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Hair Conditioning

POLYQUATERNIUM-83

CAS -
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A cationic hair-conditioning polymer in the polyquaternium family. Used for detangling and anti-static effects. The polyquat class is generally well tolerated, but this specific number has thin published data.

Skin benefits

  • Hair conditioning and detangling
  • Anti-static and smoothness on rinse-off
  • Improves wet combing

Known concerns

  • Limited public safety literature compared to older polyquats
  • Cationic surfactant — possible eye irritation in leave-on at higher %
  • Bioaccumulation profile not well characterised

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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