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Hair Conditioning

SILICONE QUATERNIUM-12

CAS 142657-60-1 Updated
74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A quaternized silicone hair conditioner — gives reliable softness, anti-static and slip. Real-world issue is silicone buildup over time; safety profile is otherwise mild and well-studied.

Function

ANTISTATICHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Excellent hair deposition and softness
  • Reduces static and tangling
  • Heat-protectant for styling
  • Skin-conditioning in leave-on

Known concerns

  • Silicone buildup over time on hair
  • Cationic — usual rinse-off eye caveats
  • Not readily biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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