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QUATERNIUM-72
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A quaternary ammonium conditioning agent (presumably silicone-substituted) used in hair care formulations to provide anti-static, softening, and conditioning benefits with no EU cosmetic restrictions.
Quaternium-72 is a quaternary ammonium salt used as an antistatic agent and hair-conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations. Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) in this series typically have favourable toxicological profiles at the low concentrations used in cosmetics and are not listed in EU CosIng Annex III restrictions under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. No GHS hazard classifications are assigned for this substance. It is primarily used in rinse-off hair care products.
Skin benefits
- antistatic agent — reduces static and frizz in hair
- hair conditioning — improves manageability and softness
- skin-conditioning in certain formulations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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