Is Polyquaternium-18 vegetarian?
Polyquaternium-18
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
A synthetic cationic polymer used in cosmetic formulations, particularly hair care, as a conditioning and film-forming agent.
| Also known as | Poly[oxy-1,2-ethanediyl(dimethyliminio)-1,3-propanediylimino-(1,6-dioxo-1,6-heptanediyl)imino-1,3-propanediyl(dimethyliminio)-1,2-ethanediyl dichloride] |
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| INCI name | Polyquaternium-18 |
| CosIng ID | 79115 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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