Polyquaternium-11
Polyquaternium-11 is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, film forming agent. It is used in 332 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | POLYQUATERNIUM-11 |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING |
| CAS number | 53633-54-8 |
| Prevalence | 332 products (0.36% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 320 |
Used in
Mousse & Foam 23.2%Styling Creams & Sprays 20.8%Gel, Pomade & Wax 9.9%Shampoos 9.3%Leave-in Conditioners 6.6%Heat Protectants 4.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Polyquaternium-11 do in skincare?
- Polyquaternium-11 functions as an antistatic, film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Polyquaternium-11 allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Polyquaternium-11?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially mousse & foam (23.2% of its uses).
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