Quaternium-52

Quaternium-52 is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameQUATERNIUM-52
FunctionANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number58069-11-7
Prevalence4 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Hair Sprays 50%Mousse & Foam 25%Other Styling 25%

Frequently asked

What does Quaternium-52 do in skincare?
Quaternium-52 functions as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Quaternium-52 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-52?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair sprays (50% of its uses).

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