Ingredient Dictionary — Q

9 cosmetic ingredients from Quaternium-18 to Quinoa Seed Extract (Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract). Every entry carries the INCI name, CAS number where one is assigned, solubility, typical use level, pH range, the phase to add it in, and the regulatory position — then links straight to the material.

Quaternium-18 · Quaternium-18 bentonite · Quaternium-22 · Quaternium-80 · Quaternium-87 esterquat (Quaternium-87) · Quercetin · Quillaja saponin extract (Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract) · Quillaja/soapwort emulsifying gel (Sapogel type) · Quinoa Seed Extract (Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract)

Quaternium-18

INCI Quaternium-18 · CAS not assigned

FAMILY
Di-alkyl quat
ORIGIN
Global
SUPPLY FORM
Waxy flakes/paste
SOLUBILITY
Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.5-4%
pH RANGE
any
ADD AT
Oil phase
FUNCTIONS
Conditioning, antistatic, suspension aid
USED IN
Conditioners, masks, anhydrous bases
STORAGE
Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat.
PACK SIZES
50 g; 225 g; 1 Kg; 5 Kg; bulk on request
REGULATORY
Sold as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation. A published INCI name does not by itself authorise use: the buyer is responsible for confirming permitted status, maximum concentration, restrictions by product type, labelling and claim rules in every market the finished product is sold in. In India, cosmetics fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules 2020 administered by CDSCO, with BIS standards (including IS 4707 Part 2) listing restricted substances. The EU applies Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its Annexes; the United States applies the FD&C Act as amended by MoCRA; Korea, Japan and China operate their own positive lists and functional-cosmetic frameworks. Every finished product needs its own safety assessment.

Also inShampoo & Conditioner Ingredients · Hair Oil & Scalp Serum Ingredients · Hair Conditioning Polymers & Quats · Oil-Soluble Actives · Conditioning Agents · Skin-Conditioning Actives

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Quaternium-18 bentonite

INCI Quaternium-18 Bentonite · CAS not assigned

FAMILY
Organo-modified clay
ORIGIN
Clay + quat
SUPPLY FORM
Powder
SOLUBILITY
Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.5-3%
pH RANGE
4.0–7.0
ADD AT
Grade-dependent — see the technical data sheet
FUNCTIONS
Oil-phase thickening, pigment wetting
USED IN
W/O creams, foundations, sunscreens
STORAGE
Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat.
PACK SIZES
50 g; 225 g; 1 Kg; 5 Kg; bulk on request
REGULATORY
Sold as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation. A published INCI name does not by itself authorise use: the buyer is responsible for confirming permitted status, maximum concentration, restrictions by product type, labelling and claim rules in every market the finished product is sold in. In India, cosmetics fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules 2020 administered by CDSCO, with BIS standards (including IS 4707 Part 2) listing restricted substances. The EU applies Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its Annexes; the United States applies the FD&C Act as amended by MoCRA; Korea, Japan and China operate their own positive lists and functional-cosmetic frameworks. Every finished product needs its own safety assessment.

Also inClays & Mask Bases · Face Cream & Lotion Ingredients · Sunscreen Ingredients · Sun Care & UV Protection · Rheology Modifiers & Thickeners · Powders

Related materialsStearalkonium bentonite

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Quaternium-22

INCI Quaternium-22 · CAS not assigned

FAMILY
Hydroxyethyl quat (PCA type)
ORIGIN
Global
SUPPLY FORM
Liquid
SOLUBILITY
Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.5-3%
pH RANGE
4.0–7.0
ADD AT
Grade-dependent — see the technical data sheet
FUNCTIONS
Conditioning, humectancy, antistatic
USED IN
Leave-in conditioners, styling lotions, body lotions
STORAGE
Store at 15–25 °C in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Do not freeze. Some biological materials are supplied chilled — follow the batch documentation.
PACK SIZES
50 g; 225 g; 1 Kg; 5 Kg; bulk on request
REGULATORY
Sold as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation. A published INCI name does not by itself authorise use: the buyer is responsible for confirming permitted status, maximum concentration, restrictions by product type, labelling and claim rules in every market the finished product is sold in. In India, cosmetics fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules 2020 administered by CDSCO, with BIS standards (including IS 4707 Part 2) listing restricted substances. The EU applies Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its Annexes; the United States applies the FD&C Act as amended by MoCRA; Korea, Japan and China operate their own positive lists and functional-cosmetic frameworks. Every finished product needs its own safety assessment.

Also inFace Serum Ingredients · Face Cream & Lotion Ingredients · Shampoo & Conditioner Ingredients · Body Care Ingredients · Hydration & Moisture · Hair Conditioning Polymers & Quats

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Quaternium-80

INCI Quaternium-80 · CAS not assigned

FAMILY
Silicone quat
ORIGIN
Global
SUPPLY FORM
Clear viscous liquid
SOLUBILITY
Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.5-3%
pH RANGE
any
ADD AT
Oil phase
FUNCTIONS
Conditioning, gloss, heat protection, antistatic
USED IN
Conditioners, leave-ins, hair serums, colour care
STORAGE
Store at 15–25 °C in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Do not freeze. Some biological materials are supplied chilled — follow the batch documentation.
PACK SIZES
50 g; 225 g; 1 Kg; 5 Kg; bulk on request
REGULATORY
Sold as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation. A published INCI name does not by itself authorise use: the buyer is responsible for confirming permitted status, maximum concentration, restrictions by product type, labelling and claim rules in every market the finished product is sold in. In India, cosmetics fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules 2020 administered by CDSCO, with BIS standards (including IS 4707 Part 2) listing restricted substances. The EU applies Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its Annexes; the United States applies the FD&C Act as amended by MoCRA; Korea, Japan and China operate their own positive lists and functional-cosmetic frameworks. Every finished product needs its own safety assessment.

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Quaternium-87 esterquat (Quaternium-87)

INCI Quaternium-87 · CAS not assigned

FAMILY
Esterquat
ORIGIN
Rapeseed
SUPPLY FORM
Paste/flakes
SOLUBILITY
Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
1-4%
pH RANGE
any
ADD AT
Oil phase
FUNCTIONS
Conditioning, antistatic, cationic emulsifier
USED IN
Conditioners, masks, rinse-off treatments
STORAGE
Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat.
PACK SIZES
50 g; 225 g; 1 Kg; 5 Kg; bulk on request
REGULATORY
Sold as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation. A published INCI name does not by itself authorise use: the buyer is responsible for confirming permitted status, maximum concentration, restrictions by product type, labelling and claim rules in every market the finished product is sold in. In India, cosmetics fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules 2020 administered by CDSCO, with BIS standards (including IS 4707 Part 2) listing restricted substances. The EU applies Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its Annexes; the United States applies the FD&C Act as amended by MoCRA; Korea, Japan and China operate their own positive lists and functional-cosmetic frameworks. Every finished product needs its own safety assessment.

Also inShampoo & Conditioner Ingredients · Hair Oil & Scalp Serum Ingredients · Hair Conditioning Polymers & Quats · Animal-Derived Ingredients · Oil-Soluble Actives · Conditioning Agents

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Quercetin

INCI Quercetin · CAS 117-39-5

FAMILY
Flavonoid
ORIGIN
Global — Synthetic / nature-identical / botanical / biotech
SUPPLY FORM
Powder / liquid depending grade
SOLUBILITY
Alcohol Soluble — Soluble in ethanol and in polar solvents; limited water solubility. Pre-dissolve in alcohol, glycol or a solubiliser before addition.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.05–0.5%
pH RANGE
4.0–6.0
ADD AT
Pre-dissolve in glycol
FUNCTIONS
Antioxidant; oxidative-stress support
USED IN
Serums, creams, masks
STORAGE
Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat.
PACK SIZES
50 g to 5 Kg
REGULATORY
Standard cosmetic review

Also inFace Serum Ingredients · Face Cream & Lotion Ingredients · Skin Actives · Anti-Ageing & Longevity · Antioxidant & Anti-Pollution · Antioxidants

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Quillaja saponin extract (Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract)

INCI Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract · CAS not assigned

FAMILY
Natural triterpene saponin
ORIGIN
Quillaja bark
SUPPLY FORM
Liquid or spray-dried powder
SOLUBILITY
Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
1-10%
pH RANGE
4.5–7.0
ADD AT
Water phase
FUNCTIONS
Natural foaming, emulsifying, solubilising
USED IN
Natural shampoos, face wash, baby wash
STORAGE
Store at 15–25 °C in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Do not freeze. Some biological materials are supplied chilled — follow the batch documentation.
PACK SIZES
50 g; 225 g; 1 Kg; 5 Kg; bulk on request
REGULATORY
Sold as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation. A published INCI name does not by itself authorise use: the buyer is responsible for confirming permitted status, maximum concentration, restrictions by product type, labelling and claim rules in every market the finished product is sold in. In India, cosmetics fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules 2020 administered by CDSCO, with BIS standards (including IS 4707 Part 2) listing restricted substances. The EU applies Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its Annexes; the United States applies the FD&C Act as amended by MoCRA; Korea, Japan and China operate their own positive lists and functional-cosmetic frameworks. Every finished product needs its own safety assessment.

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Quillaja/soapwort emulsifying gel (Sapogel type)

INCI Glycerin (and) Aqua (and) Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract (and) Saponaria Officinalis Extract · CAS not assigned

FAMILY
Natural saponin emulsifier
ORIGIN
Quillaja bark + soapwort
SUPPLY FORM
Viscous liquid
SOLUBILITY
Amphiphilic. It associates with both phases and is usually added to the phase that matches the processing temperature.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
2-10%
pH RANGE
4.5–7.5
ADD AT
Either phase, supplier-dependent
FUNCTIONS
Natural emulsifier, solubiliser, foaming agent
USED IN
Natural gel-creams, cleansers, shampoos
STORAGE
Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat.
PACK SIZES
50 g; 225 g; 1 Kg; 5 Kg; bulk on request
REGULATORY
Sold as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation. A published INCI name does not by itself authorise use: the buyer is responsible for confirming permitted status, maximum concentration, restrictions by product type, labelling and claim rules in every market the finished product is sold in. In India, cosmetics fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules 2020 administered by CDSCO, with BIS standards (including IS 4707 Part 2) listing restricted substances. The EU applies Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its Annexes; the United States applies the FD&C Act as amended by MoCRA; Korea, Japan and China operate their own positive lists and functional-cosmetic frameworks. Every finished product needs its own safety assessment.

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Quinoa Seed Extract (Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract)

INCI Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract · CAS not assigned

FAMILY
Botanical extract
ORIGIN
Global — Chenopodium Quinoa seed
SUPPLY FORM
Powder / liquid extract; solvent system supplier-dependent
SOLUBILITY
Grade Dependent — Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.5–5% for liquid/glycolic extracts; 0.1–1% for dry powder extracts
pH RANGE
4.0–7.0
ADD AT
Water phase, cool-down
FUNCTIONS
Protein / amino-acid support
USED IN
Skin and/or hair care
STORAGE
Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat.
PACK SIZES
50 g to 5 Kg
REGULATORY
Exact INCI, plant part, solvent and allergen profile verification

Also inTraditional Heritage Ingredients · Botanical Extracts · Hair & Scalp Actives · Botanical Extracts & Natural Actives · Hair & Scalp Care

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How to read these entries: use levels, pH windows and addition phases are starting points from supplier literature, not specifications. Confirm every figure against the technical data sheet and Certificate of Analysis for the grade and batch you buy, and satisfy yourself of the regulatory position in each market you sell into.