Acryloyloxyethyl Trimonium Chloride

INCI: ACRYLOYLOXYETHYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
Not assigned (monomer-based quaternary)
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning (quaternary ammonium cation)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not CIR-reviewed as a standalone ingredient; permitted under FDA's general cosmetic ingredient framework (no specific regulation)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Contains a reactive acryloyl group; as a free monomer it is a potential skin and mucous membrane irritant and should only be present as residual monomer at trace levels in finished polymers. Residual monomer limits are critical for safety.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acryloyloxyethyl Trimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Contains a reactive acryloyl group; as a free monomer it is a potential skin and mucous membrane irritant and should only be present as residual monomer at trace levels in finished polymers. Residual monomer limits are critical for safety. The EU classifies Acryloyloxyethyl Trimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Acryloyloxyethyl Trimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Acryloyloxyethyl Trimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acryloyloxyethyl Trimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Acryloyloxyethyl Trimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning (quaternary ammonium cation). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (monomer-based quaternary).

What is the Margin of Safety for Acryloyloxyethyl Trimonium Chloride?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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