Emollient

Quaternium-98

INCI: QUATERNIUM-98
CAS Not publicly listed
Quaternium-98 is the complex quaternary ammonium salt prepared by reacting a 23 mol ethoxylate of lauryl propylenediamine with Lauric Acid, followed by quaternization with dimethyl sulfate.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Hair conditioning, skin conditioning (emollient), skin conditioning
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Quaternium-98 is the complex quaternary ammonium salt prepared by reacting a 23 mol ethoxylate of lauryl propylenediamine with Lauric Acid, followed by quaternization with dimethyl sulfate.

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
Not publicly listed
INCI
QUATERNIUM-98
Category
Emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026