POLYQUATERNIUM-82 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
POLYQUATERNIUM-82
Safety grade: A
This is a charged polymer (a chain-like molecule) that is commonly used in hair and personal care products. It's designed to cling to hair and skin surfaces to provide benefits like conditioning and cleansing.
Polyquaternium-82 conditions and smooths hair, helps cleanse by removing buildup, and provides antioxidant protection to prevent damage from environmental stressors and free radicals.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Antioxidant ingredients
- TOCOPHEROL — Grade A
- TOCOPHERYL ACETATE — Grade A
- BHT — Grade C**
- ASCORBYL PALMITATE — Grade A
- HYDROXYACETOPHENONE — Grade A
- PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE — Grade A
- ASCORBIC ACID — Grade A
- CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A