Methacryloyloxyethyltrimonium Chloride
INCI: USED AS A MONOMER COMPONENT; APPEARS IN COPOLYMER INCI NAMES (E.G., ACRYLAMIDE/METHACRYLOYLOXYETHYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE COPOLYMER, CAS 35429-19-7)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Quaternary ammonium compounds can be irritating at high concentrations; as a polymerized component, residual monomer levels should be controlled. The permanent positive charge from the trimethylammonium group drives electrostatic adsorption onto negatively charged hair/skin surfaces, providing conditioning, detangling, and antistatic effects
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methacryloyloxyethyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Quaternary ammonium compounds can be irritating at high concentrations; as a polymerized component, residual monomer levels should be controlled. The permanent positive charge from the trimethylammonium group drives electrostatic adsorption onto negatively charged hair/skin surfaces, providing conditioning, detangling, and antistatic effects The EU classifies Methacryloyloxyethyltrimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methacryloyloxyethyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Methacryloyloxyethyltrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methacryloyloxyethyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Methacryloyloxyethyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Cationic monomer for synthesis of conditioning/antistatic polymers; quaternary ammonium functionality provides positive charge for hair substantivity. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5039-78-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methacryloyloxyethyltrimonium 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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