POLYQUATERNIUM-86 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
POLYQUATERNIUM-86
Safety grade: A
Polyquaternium-86 is a synthetic polymer that works like a lightweight conditioning agent for hair. It helps coat the hair shaft to improve smoothness and manageability while keeping hair from becoming limp.
This ingredient conditions hair by creating a protective layer that reduces frizz and improves shine, while also helping to thicken the product and control how easily it spreads.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Viscosity Controlling ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- SODIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- DISODIUM EDTA — Grade C