POLYQUATERNIUM-80
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Polyquaternium-80 is the complex polymer formed by crosslinking Lauryl Glucoside with 1,3-dichloro-2-propanol, followed by quaternization of the residual chloropropanol groups with lauryldimethylamine
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Functions
CLEANSING
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
HAIR CONDITIONING
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
EMULSIFYING
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng