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Polyquaternium-7

Merquat 550 / PQ-7

Safety Notes

Cationic polymer; hair conditioning; anti-static; widely used in combination with anionic surfactants; improves wet combing; synthetic

Function & Common Use

Function

Conditioning Agent (Cationic polymer)

Category

Conditioning Agent

Common In

Shampoos conditioners

Origin

Synthetic

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

no formal limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyquaternium-7 safe to use in skincare?

Polyquaternium-7 has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Cationic polymer; hair conditioning; anti-static; widely used in combination with anionic surfactants; improves wet combing; synthetic

Is Polyquaternium-7 allowed in India?

Polyquaternium-7 is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. The maximum permitted concentration is no formal limit.

What is Polyquaternium-7 used for in cosmetics?

Polyquaternium-7 functions as: Conditioning Agent (Cationic polymer). It is commonly found in: Shampoos conditioners.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted

Identifiers

CAS26590-05-6
ECN/A

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