Emulsifier

Quaternium-18

INCI: QUATERNIUM-18
CAS 61789-80-8 [^1_10] EC 263-090-2
Quaternary ammonium compounds, bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl, chlorides
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Antistatic agent; also used as emulsifier and hair conditioning agent [^1_10][^1_2]
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Quaternary ammonium compounds, bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl, chlorides

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
61789-80-8 [^1_10]
EC Number
263-090-2
INCI
QUATERNIUM-18
Category
Emulsifier
Updated
Apr 2, 2026