Polyquaternium-4

INGREDIENT

Polyquaternium-4

Cationic Polymer / Polyquaternium

Avoid

May contain acrylamide as an impurity which is toxic to the nervous system and a potential carcinogen.

Found in 0 Approved Products
Also known as 1 Synonym
Function Hair conditioning; film former
Safety Meter Avoid
Evidence Level Moderate
CAS Number Not listed
Category Cationic Polymer / Polyquaternium
Function Hair conditioning; film former
Evidence Level Moderate
Status Avoid
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Hair conditioning; film former

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 www.cir-safety.org
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