Polyquaternium-17
Polyquaternium-17 is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, film forming agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | POLYQUATERNIUM-17 |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING |
| CAS number | 148506-50-7 |
| Prevalence | 1 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Shampoos 100%
Frequently asked
- What does Polyquaternium-17 do in skincare?
- Polyquaternium-17 functions as an antistatic, film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Polyquaternium-17 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-17?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (100% of its uses).
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