Polyquaternium-2
Polyquaternium-2 is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, film forming agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | POLYQUATERNIUM-2 |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING |
| CAS number | 63451-27-4 |
| Prevalence | 7 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Shampoos 28.6%Body Washes 14.3%Face Cleansers 14.3%Mousse & Foam 14.3%Other Haircare 14.3%Styling Creams & Sprays 14.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Polyquaternium-2 do in skincare?
- Polyquaternium-2 functions as an antistatic, film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Polyquaternium-2 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-2?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (28.6% of its uses).
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