A cationic copolymer used as an antistatic and film-forming agent.
What it is
Polyquaternium-22 is a copolymer of dimethyldiallylammonium chloride and acrylic acid. CosIng lists it as antistatic and film forming.
Where it is used
Used in shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, cleansers and some skin care products.
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.
The number in the name only distinguishes it from other polyquaternium polymers; it says nothing about strength or amount.
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 (26)
- łagodny szampon do włosów i skóry głowy oczyszczająco-nawilżający · Ziaja
- micelarny szampon włosy zniszczone suche kręcone · Ziaja
- Men's 2% Salicylic Acid Anti-Dandruff Shampoo + Conditioner · Rogaine
- Rosemary Mint Shampoo · OGX
- Perfect Hair Fill-Up · L’ador
- Diabetics' Foot Cream · Bath & Beauty
- Keratin Therapy Lisse Design Maintenance Shampoo · Alfaparf Milano
- Aveeno Almond Oil Shampoo 354mL · Aveeno
- Nice 'n Easy Root Touch-Up Permanent Hair Color, 4R Dark Auburn · Clairol
- Biotin & Collagen Shampoo · OGX
- Scalp relief shampoo · Neutrogena
- Spray ultra démêlant · Corinne de Farme