Hair Conditioning
SILICONE QUATERNIUM-1
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A quaternary silicone ammonium compound — provides antistatic and conditioning effects in hair products and a slip-feel on skin. Generally safe at cosmetic levels though carries general silicone-class environmental persistence caveats.
Function
Skin benefits
- Hair conditioning and antistatic
- Skin smoothing effect
- Combines silicone slip with cationic substantivity
Known concerns
- Cationic quat — eye irritation in rinse-off
- Silicone backbone persistence in aquatic environments
- D4/D5 monomer purity required
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related hair conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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