Polyquaternium-16
Polyquaternium-16 is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, film forming agent. It is used in 77 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | POLYQUATERNIUM-16 |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING |
| CAS number | 95144-24-4 |
| Prevalence | 77 products (0.08% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
Leave-in Conditioners 28.6%Heat Protectants 18.2%Mousse & Foam 16.9%Leave-in Treatments 10.4%Styling Creams & Sprays 10.4%Shampoos 6.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Polyquaternium-16 do in skincare?
- Polyquaternium-16 functions as an antistatic, film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Polyquaternium-16?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially leave-in conditioners (28.6% of its uses).
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