INCI name

POLYQUATERNIUM-37

Polyquaternium-37

A cationic polymer that thickens and conditions.

What it is

Polyquaternium-37 is a synthetic cationic polymer. It thickens water-based formulas and, because it is positively charged, adheres to hair and conditions it.

Where it is used

Hair conditioners, styling products and some creams.

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 (108)

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