Quaternium-92
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Di-2-(4-(Lanolin-acyltri(oxyethylene)oxy)-2,4-dimethylbutyloxy)ethyldimethylammonium methyl sulfate
What does it do?
Quaternium-92 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
Quaternium-92 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 Quaternium-92?
Quaternium-92 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Di-2-(4-(Lanolin-acyltri(oxyethylene)oxy)-2,4-dimethylbutyloxy)ethyldimethylammonium methyl sulfate
Is Quaternium-92 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Quaternium-92 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Quaternium-92 do in cosmetic products?
Quaternium-92 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting.
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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