Polyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-7 is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, film forming agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 3 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | POLYQUATERNIUM-7 |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING |
| CAS number | 26590-05-6 |
| Prevalence | 1,156 products (1.25% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 3 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,300 |
Used in
Shampoos 33%Face Cleansers 28.5%Body Washes 14.9%Conditioners 4.9%Styling Creams & Sprays 2.2%Body Lotions 1.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Polyquaternium-7 do in skincare?
- Polyquaternium-7 functions as an antistatic, film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Polyquaternium-7?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (33% of its uses).
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