Polyquaternium-79
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polyquaternium-79 is the complex polymer formed by crosslinking Decyl Glucoside with 1,3-dichloro-2-propanol, followed by quaternization of the residual chloropropanol groups with stearyldimethylamine
What does it do?
Polyquaternium-79 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Polyquaternium-79 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Polyquaternium-79?
Polyquaternium-79 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyquaternium-79 is the complex polymer formed by crosslinking Decyl Glucoside with 1,3-dichloro-2-propanol, followed by quaternization of the residual chloropropanol groups with stearyldimethylamine
Is Polyquaternium-79 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyquaternium-79 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyquaternium-79 do in cosmetic products?
Polyquaternium-79 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Polyquaternium-79?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyquaternium-79 is -.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010