Explained
Polyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
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Polyquaternium-10 is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 1.6% of the products in our database containing it.
Where it's used
Polyquaternium-10 is most often found as ingredient number 15 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Polyquaternium-10 the most:
Products with Polyquaternium-10
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CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 79107
- INCI Name: POLYQUATERNIUM-10
- EC #: Â *617-262-2 / *611-015-2 / - / - / *614-667-6 / -
- All Functions: Antistatic, Film Forming
