Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
INCI: METHACRYLAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
The monomer carries GHS warnings for skin irritation (H315), eye irritation (H319), and respiratory tract irritation (H335). In polymeric form used in cosmetics, risk is substantially lower - primary concern is residual monomer levels. Highly water-soluble cationic monomer (solubility >1,000 g/L); provides permanent positive charge to copolymers, enhancing wet-combing performance and frizz control
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
The monomer carries GHS warnings for skin irritation (H315), eye irritation (H319), and respiratory tract irritation (H335). In polymeric form used in cosmetics, risk is substantially lower - primary concern is residual monomer levels. Highly water-soluble cationic monomer (solubility >1,000 g/L); provides permanent positive charge to copolymers, enhancing wet-combing performance and frizz control The EU classifies Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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).
What is the Margin of Safety for Methacrylamidopropyltrimonium 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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