A cationic silicone polymer used as a hair-conditioning ingredient and emollient.
What it is
Silicone quaternium-18 is a quaternised silicone polymer formed from an epoxy-terminated dimethyl siloxane, N,N,N',N'-tetramethylhexylenediamine and hydroxyethoxyethyl dichloroacetate. CosIng lists it as an emollient and hair-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in hair conditioners, shampoos, hair masks and leave-in 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 INCI name does not show the molecular weight or charge density of the polymer.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- 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.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (8)
- Hair in Balance by ONLYBIO Kolor Płukanka kwasowa 300 ml · ONLYBIO
- OnlyBio Hair in Balance Hydra Odżywka ultranawilżająca z efektem wygładzenia, 200ml · ONLYBIO
- Hair in Balance by ONLYBIO Mgiełka do tafli wygładzająco-nabłyszczająca, 150 ml · ONLYBIO
- Hair in Balance by ONLYBIO Hydra Serum ultranawilżające z efektem nabłyszczenia, 100ml · ONLYBIO
- Hair in Balance by ONLYBIO Volume Nieobciążająca odżywka wygładzająca 200 ml · ONLYBIO
- CHI Çay Ağacı Yağı Karışımı Saç Kremi · CHI
- Hairmate Kissy Şampuan 250 ml · Hairmate
- Jan Thomas Shampoo Volume 250ml · Hosc distribution aps