The ingredient, explained

Polyquaternium-16

Polyquaternium-16 is a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and quaternized vinylimidazole. It is used in conditioning and styling formulations, and supplied grades can differ in their charge density.

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What it is and what it does

About this ingredient: BASF: Luviquat polymer chemistry and example formulations ↗

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