What does the restriction note for POLYQUATERNIUM-116 mean?

The restriction field for POLYQUATERNIUM-116 reads: III/62. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

What function does POLYQUATERNIUM-116 serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, POLYQUATERNIUM-116 carries the following function designation(s): HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT.

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POLYQUATERNIUM-116

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Polyquaternium-116 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium salt made the reaction of Behenic Acid, Adipic Acid, Triethanolamine, Methyl Diethanolamine, quaternized with dimethyl sulfate.

POLYQUATERNIUM-116 is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: III/62.

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Inventory details for POLYQUATERNIUM-116

INCI name

POLYQUATERNIUM-116

Description

Polyquaternium-116 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium salt made the reaction of Behenic Acid, Adipic Acid, Triethanolamine, Methyl Diethanolamine, quaternized with dimethyl sulfate.

Annex records for POLYQUATERNIUM-116

Annex III Restriction reference

Entry 62

Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts

Key data

CAS

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Restriction

III/62

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

How POLYQUATERNIUM-116 appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists POLYQUATERNIUM-116 as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

POLYQUATERNIUM-116 is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

POLYQUATERNIUM-116 appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for POLYQUATERNIUM-116 reads: "III/62". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, POLYQUATERNIUM-116 carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for POLYQUATERNIUM-116

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for POLYQUATERNIUM-116 with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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