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Cosmetic ingredient (INCI)

Polyquaternium-116

Used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning, emollient, hair conditioning and skin conditioning. Polyquaternium-116 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium salt made the reaction of Behenic Acid, Adipic Acid, Triethanolamine, Methyl Diethanolamine, quaternized with dimethyl sulfate.

Allowed with restrictions

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III/62.

Annex III/62: (a) 2.5%

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Frequently asked questions

What is Polyquaternium-116 used for in cosmetics?

Polyquaternium-116 is used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning, emollient, hair conditioning and skin conditioning. Polyquaternium-116 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium salt made the reaction of Behenic Acid, Adipic Acid, Triethanolamine, Methyl Diethanolamine, quaternized with dimethyl sulfate.

Is Polyquaternium-116 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

Polyquaternium-116 is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex III/62 (allowed with restrictions). Annex III/62: (a) 2.5% Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.