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Polyquaternium-7

Rating: Good
Categories: Film-Forming Agent

Polyquaternium-7 at a Glance

  • Works as a film-forming + viscosity increasing agent in skin care
  • Detangler and conditioning ingredient in hair care
  • Ruled safe as used in cosmetics
  • Usage levels range from 0.009-5%

Polyquaternium-7 Description

Polyquaternium-7 is a synthetic polymer used in skin care products as a film-forming agent and to help increase the viscosity of a formula. In hair care, it is a detangler and conditioning ingredient.

In its liquid form, it is a clear to pale yellow color.

The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review has ruled polyquaterium-7 safe as used in cosmetics. Usage levels for polyquaternium-7 range from 0.009-5%.
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Polyquaternium-7 References

LotionCrafter, Accessed March 2023, Website
SpecialChem, Accessed March 2023, Website
International Journal of Toxicology, October 2011, pages 73S-127S