Allowed in EU

Polyquaternium-95

A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Polyquaternium-95 is a copolymer of Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Acrylic Acid and acrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium chloride monomers

What does it do?

Polyquaternium-95 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

EU regulatory status

Polyquaternium-95 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-95?

Polyquaternium-95 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyquaternium-95 is a copolymer of Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Acrylic Acid and acrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium chloride monomers

Is Polyquaternium-95 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Polyquaternium-95 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Polyquaternium-95 do in cosmetic products?

Polyquaternium-95 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing.

What is the CAS number of Polyquaternium-95?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyquaternium-95 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