POLYQUATERNIUM-53 is graded B (Low Concern) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-CONCENTRATION-.
POLYQUATERNIUM-53
Safety grade: B
This is a synthetic conditioning polymer that coats hair strands to make them smoother and easier to manage. It helps reduce frizz and adds shine to hair.
Polyquaternium-53 conditions and detangles hair by forming a protective coating on the hair shaft, improving softness, manageability, and overall appearance.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Hair Conditioning ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- PANTHENOL — Grade A
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- SALICYLIC ACID — Grade C**
- CYCLOPENTASILOXANE — Grade C**
- BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- MALTODEXTRIN — Grade A