Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylamide Copolymer

INCI: ETHYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE METHACRYLATE/HYDROXYETHYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER.

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymeric INCI ingredient).
Function
Film forming, hair conditioning. The hydroxyethylacrylamide component provides hydrophilicity and humectant-like moisture-binding properties, while the cationic methacrylate provides substantivity.
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed as a cosmetic ingredient.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

As a high-MW copolymer, low penetration risk. Residual acrylamide monomer must be strictly controlled (acrylamide is a known carcinogen - EU limits residual acrylamide in cosmetic-grade polyacrylamides to 0.1 ppm typically). Cationic charge may cause mild eye irritation.. Unlike the protein-containing variants (\#8 and \#9), this copolymer uses a fully synthetic co-monomer (hydroxyethylacrylamide), making it free from plant-protein allergen concerns. The hydroxyethylacrylamide provides moistu...

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylamide Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

As a high-MW copolymer, low penetration risk. Residual acrylamide monomer must be strictly controlled (acrylamide is a known carcinogen - EU limits residual acrylamide in cosmetic-grade polyacrylamides to 0.1 ppm typically). Cationic charge may cause mild eye irritation.. Unlike the protein-containing variants (\#8 and \#9), this copolymer uses a fully synthetic co-monomer (hydroxyethylacrylamide), making it free from plant-protein allergen concerns. The hydroxyethylacrylamide provides moistu... The EU classifies Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylamide Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylamide Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylamide Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylamide Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylamide Copolymer functions as: Film forming, hair conditioning. The hydroxyethylacrylamide component provides hydrophilicity and humectant-like moisture-binding properties, while the cationic methacrylate provides substantivity.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric INCI ingredient)..

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylamide Copolymer?

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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