Quaternium-80

Quaternium-80, also known as Siloxanes and Silicones, is a widely used chemical ingredient in cosmetic and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is a surfactant with numerous applications outside these fields. Quaternium-80 is a specific silicone that has a quaternary, or fourth level ammonium compound. It contains four organic groups attached to a central nitrogen atom and is particularly effective in conditioning and softening hair when applied for better detangling. Its essential properties are its ability to form a protective film and reduce static electricity.

In the pharmaceutical industry, Quaternium-80 is used as an excipient, which is an excipient used in the manufacture of drugs. In the cosmetics sector, it can be found in many types of products - a wide range of shampoos, conditioners and hair sprays, but also skin and body creams, shower gels, bath foams, depilatory creams, sunscreens and cosmetics for children. Its ability to form a protective film on the skin or hair makes it an ideal ingredient in products designed to moisturise and protect the skin and hair. It is also favourably evaluated for its ease of removal and its ability to leave the skin smooth and soft.

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