Quaternium-18
Quaternium-18 is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 49 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | QUATERNIUM-18 |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 61789-80-8 |
| EC number | 263-090-2 |
| Prevalence | 49 products (0.05% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
Hair Masks 22.4%Leave-in Treatments 20.4%Conditioners 14.3%Leave-in Conditioners 10.2%Hair Serums 6.1%Styling Creams & Sprays 6.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Quaternium-18 do in skincare?
- Quaternium-18 functions as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Quaternium-18?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair masks (22.4% of its uses).
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