MW: 232.75g/mol

【Polyquaternium-7】

Rating: GOOD
Categories: Film-Forming Agent

Polyquaternium-7 is a synthetic polymer used in skin care products as a film-forming agent and to help increase the viscosity of a formula. In hair care, it is a detangler and conditioning ingredient.

In its liquid form, it is a clear to pale yellow color.

The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review has ruled polyquaterium-7 safe as used in cosmetics. Usage levels for polyquaternium-7 range from 0.009-5%.

https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary/ingredient-polyquaternium-7.html

Use restrictions (high), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate), Ecotoxicology (low), and Contamination concerns (high)

https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/705124-POLYQUATERNIUM7/