What does Quaternium-14 do in skincare?

Quaternium-14 functions as an antimicrobial, antistatic agent in cosmetic formulas.

Is Quaternium-14 allowed in cosmetics?

Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.

What products contain Quaternium-14?

It is most commonly found in Deodorant products, especially deodorant (100% of its uses).

Quaternium-14

Quaternium-14 is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, antistatic agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI name	QUATERNIUM-14
Function	ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number	27479-28-3
EC number	248-486-5
Prevalence	2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used in	Deodorant
EU status	Restricted (annex )
Monthly searches	10

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Frequently asked

What does Quaternium-14 do in skincare?: Quaternium-14 functions as an antimicrobial, antistatic agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Quaternium-14 allowed in cosmetics?: Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Quaternium-14?: It is most commonly found in Deodorant products, especially deodorant (100% of its uses).

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