Quaternium-15
Quaternium-15 is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, preservative agent. It is used in 15 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | QUATERNIUM-15 |
| Function | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE |
| CAS number | 4080-31-3 / 51229-78-8 |
| EC number | 223-805-0 / 426-020-3 |
| Prevalence | 15 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 260 |
Used in
Setting Spray & Powders 26.7%Face Cleansers 13.3%Makeup Removers 13.3%Mascaras 13.3%Body Washes 6.7%Concealers 6.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Quaternium-15 do in skincare?
- Quaternium-15 functions as an antimicrobial, preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Quaternium-15?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially setting spray & powders (26.7% of its uses).
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