Is Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
INCI: METHACRYLAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride (CAS 51410-72-1 (monomer: MAPTAC)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, hair conditioning, hair fixing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning, hair fixing
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not prohibited or restricted; permitted for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning, hair fixing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 51410-72-1 (monomer: MAPTAC).
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