Silicones quaternium-6

Silicones generally refers to long-chain silicon compounds in which the silicon atoms are linked to one another via oxygen bridges, "quaternium..." complex quaternary ammonium compounds in which the 4 hydrogen atoms of the ammonium cation are replaced by (often polymeric) organic radicals (R). The different representatives of this group are distinguished by numbers, here quaternium-6.

Silcone quaternium-6 is used in cosmetic formulations. The complex silicone compound acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface, e.g. of hair), foaming agent (increases the foaming and improves volume, structure and durability of the foam), and as hair conditioning agent (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume).