Polyquaternium-30

Polyquaternium-30 is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, film forming agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLYQUATERNIUM-30
FunctionANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING
CAS number147398-77-4
Prevalence8 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Shampoos 87.5%Leave-in Conditioners 12.5%

Frequently asked

What does Polyquaternium-30 do in skincare?
Polyquaternium-30 functions as an antistatic, film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polyquaternium-30 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-30?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (87.5% of its uses).

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