A cationic polymer used as an antistatic and film-forming agent, regulated in Annex III.
What it is
Polyquaternium-39 is a polymer of acrylamide, diallyldimethylammonium chloride and acrylic acid. CosIng lists it as an antistatic and film-forming agent. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions) that distinguishes body leave-on products from other products.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, hair styling products and cleansers.
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.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits. The label does not show the concentration used.
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
EU · Annex III, entry 66Polyacrylamides
- Product type
- (a) Body leave-on products (b) Other products
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Products with this ingredient (42)
- White Tea Cleansing Mousse · ArtDeco
- Hyaluronic Cleansing Foam · ArtDeco
- SKINLONGEVITY® Cushion Cloud Foaming Cleanser · bareMinerals
- SKINLONGEVITY® Skincare Ritual · bareMinerals
- IGORA ROYAL Highlifts 10-0 Ultra Blonde Natural 60ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- IGORA ROYAL Highlifts 10-21 Ultrablond Asch Cendré 60 ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Produkty do pielęgnacji skóry z ceramidami · Cerave
- Produkty do pielęgnacji dla skóry wrażliwej · Cerave
- Produkty do pielęgnacji dla cery i skóry normalnej · Cerave
- Kremy i olejki łagodzące atopowe zapalenie skóry · Cerave
- Produkty kojące suchą skórę twarzy i ciała · Cerave
- Produkty do pielęgnacji typów skóry mieszanej · Cerave