Silicone Quaternium-16
Quaternary silicone / Cationic conditioning silicone
Cationic silicone that deposits from rinse-off; conditions hair; reduces static; substantive to hair from shampoo; excellent tolerability
Function & Common Use
Hair Conditioning / Antistatic
Silicone
Shampoos conditioners leave-in treatments
Synthetic (silicone-quat)
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silicone Quaternium-16 safe to use in skincare?
Silicone Quaternium-16 has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Cationic silicone that deposits from rinse-off; conditions hair; reduces static; substantive to hair from shampoo; excellent tolerability
Is Silicone Quaternium-16 allowed in India?
Silicone Quaternium-16 is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Silicone Quaternium-16 used for in cosmetics?
Silicone Quaternium-16 functions as: Hair Conditioning / Antistatic. It is commonly found in: Shampoos conditioners leave-in treatments.
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