A cationic polymer used as a film-forming, hair-conditioning and hair-fixing agent.
What it is
Polyquaternium-76 is a polymeric quaternary ammonium compound; the CosIng data provided do not describe its monomer composition. CosIng lists it as an antistatic, film-forming, hair-conditioning and hair-fixing ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in hair styling and 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 polyquaternium number is only a sequential identifier; it says nothing about the polymer's properties or molecular weight.
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.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Hair fixing
- Permitting physical control of hair style.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.