A cationic vinylpyrrolidone/vinylimidazolium copolymer used as an antistatic and film-forming agent.
What it is
Polyquaternium-44 is a cationic copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and quaternised vinylimidazole (3-methylvinylimidazolium methyl sulfate). CosIng lists it as an antistatic and film-forming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, conditioners, styling products and other hair 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 raw material is a polymer rather than a single compound.
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.