Common Name(s): Cosmetic ingredient,functional cosmetic active,skin care
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides documented functional activity from quaternium-96.
Why It's Used: Quaternium-96 contributes established cosmetic function from its characteristic chemical structure and physicochemical properties.
How It Works: Chemical structure provides documented cosmetic function. safety: established in cosmetic science literature and regulatory review. use: standard cosmetic concentrations.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Quaternium-96 provides documented cosmetic activity through its characteristic mechanism. established in cosmetic science literature with regulatory review supporting safety at standard formulation concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,quaternium-96 technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12