Quaternium-80
Quaternium-80 is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 201 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | QUATERNIUM-80 |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 134737-05-6 |
| Prevalence | 201 products (0.22% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 110 |
Used in
Leave-in Conditioners 25.9%Conditioners 16.9%Hair Masks 16.9%Leave-in Treatments 10.4%Shampoos 10%Styling Creams & Sprays 3.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Quaternium-80 do in skincare?
- Quaternium-80 functions as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Quaternium-80 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-80?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially leave-in conditioners (25.9% of its uses).
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