POLYQUATERNIUM-5 is graded B (Low Concern) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-CONCENTRATION-.
POLYQUATERNIUM-5
Safety grade: B
Polyquaternium-5 is a charged polymer that acts like a lightweight conditioning agent. It helps reduce frizz and static electricity in hair while creating a thin protective layer on the strands.
This ingredient is used to eliminate static electricity from hair and skin while forming a thin film that smooths the surface, adds shine, and improves product texture and feel.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Antistatic ingredients
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- PANTHENOL — Grade A
- GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- POLYQUATERNIUM-7 — Grade B
- PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM — Grade C
- POLYQUATERNIUM-10 — Grade A
- LECITHIN — Grade A
- CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A