Quaternium

Quaternium is a possible impurity for formaldehyde. It is suspected that it is a toxic hazard to skin or sense organs and cardiovascular or blood. It is also suspected that it is an immunotoxicity hazard. This chemical is used in these types of products;Facial Cleanser, Body Wash/Cleanser, Sunscreen/Tanning Oil, Baby Shampoo, Baby Soap, Mascara, Conditioner, Powder, Facial Moisturizer/Treatment, Foundation, Shampoo, Moisturizer, Foot Treatment, Bubble Bath, Blush, Eye Liner, Baby Wipes, Nail Treatment, Around-eye Cream, Relaxer, Acne Treatment, Skin Fading/Lightener, Pain/Wound Treatment, Liquid Hand Soap, Baby Lotion, Eye Makeup Remover, Body Powder, Hair Color and Bleaching, Anti-aging, Baby Oil, Baby Bubble Bath, Shaving Cream (Men's), Other Eye Makeup, Dandruff/Scalp Treatment, Cradle Cap Treatment, Personal Cleansing, Hand Sanitizer, Body Oil, Anti-itch/rash Cream, Antiperspirant/Deodorant (Men's), Styling Gel/Lotion, Bronzer/Highlighter, Hair Spray, Lip Gloss, Bath Oil/Salts/Soak, Shaving Cream. It is also a sensitizer, which can instigate immune system responses that include itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of the skin, or severe respiratory reactions. This chemical can be listed on labels not only as quaternium but also as, quatemium-15, quatenium-15, and quaternium-15. Quaternium-15 is a preservative used in cosmetics and in many industrial applications including latex paints, polishes and waxes, metalworking fluids, adhesives, paper, and inks. It can also be used as a preservative/disinfectant in cleaning agents, paints, and shampoos and other hair products.