HEMA/Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Styrene Copolymer

INCI: HEMA/METHACRYLAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE/STYRENE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned
Function
Film forming / hair conditioning (cationic copolymer)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR prohibition

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Residual monomer content critical โ€” both HEMA (sensitizer) and styrene (IARC Group 2A carcinogen) must be specified below safe thresholds; request CoA with residual monomer data from manufacturer

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HEMA/Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Styrene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual monomer content critical โ€” both HEMA (sensitizer) and styrene (IARC Group 2A carcinogen) must be specified below safe thresholds; request CoA with residual monomer data from manufacturer The EU classifies HEMA/Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Styrene Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is HEMA/Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Styrene Copolymer allowed in the EU?

HEMA/Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Styrene Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does HEMA/Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Styrene Copolymer do in cosmetics?

HEMA/Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Styrene Copolymer functions as: Film forming / hair conditioning (cationic copolymer). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for HEMA/Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Styrene 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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