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Hair Conditioning

QUATERNIUM-87

CAS 92201-88-2
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A cationic conditioning agent used in skin and hair products to improve smoothness and emulsion stability. Class profile is well-tolerated though substance-specific data is thin.

Skin benefits

  • Cationic emulsifier and conditioner
  • Improves spreadability
  • Useful in hair and skin care

Known concerns

  • Cationic surfactants can mildly irritate at high %
  • Limited public toxicology data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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