A cationic cellulose-based polymer used as an antistatic and film-forming agent.
What it is
Polyquaternium-4 is a copolymer of hydroxyethylcellulose and diallyldimethylammonium chloride, which gives it a positive charge. CosIng lists it as an antistatic and film-forming agent.
Where it is used
Found in hair styling products, mousses, gels, shampoos and 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.
The number 4 is an INCI identifier and does not describe the properties of the polymer.
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 (19)
- EIMI Flowing Form · Wella Professionals
- EIMI Curl Shaper · Wella Professionals
- EIMI Nutricurls Curl Shaper · Wella Professionals
- EIMI Smooth Flowing Form · Wella Professionals
- BLONDME Bond Enforcing Premium Lightener 9+ 450 g · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Extreme Hold Pianka do włosów · Nivea
- Wellaflex Invisible Hold Mousse 4 · Wella
- mousse coiffante Volume · Cosmia
- Spuma per capelli ricci · Bilba
- Soft Curls Shaping Mousse · Pantene
- Mousse coiffante · Cosmia
- Elidor 7 in 1 Hair Beautifying Leave-in Care Cream · Elidor