INCI name

POLYQUATERNIUM-11

Polyquaternium-11

A cationic film-forming polymer for hair products.

What it is

Polyquaternium-11 is a synthetic cationic copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, quaternised with diethyl sulfate. CosIng lists it as antistatic and film forming.

Where it is used

Found mainly in styling mousses, gels, hairsprays and some conditioners.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Antistatic
Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (58)

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