# POLYQUATERNIUM-16 (N-VINYLPYRROLIDINONE:3-METHYL-1-VINYLIMIDAZOLIUM CHLORIDE (5:5))

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid30915092
Categories: beauty
Functions: Anti-static agent, Film former, Fixing agent (mordant), Hair fixative, Softener and conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID30915092

> POLYQUATERNIUM-16 (N-VINYLPYRROLIDINONE:3-METHYL-1-VINYLIMIDAZOLIUM CHLORIDE (5:5)) is used as anti-static agent / film former. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 45 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Assessed from 4 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 45 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 45 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Film former, Anti-static agent, Hair fixative.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as polymer.

_Assessed by Greenveil._