Polyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
INCI: POLYACRYLAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Residual acrylamide is a genotoxic carcinogen — must verify batch CoA for monomer content; EU enforces strict ppm limits in finished product
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Residual acrylamide is a genotoxic carcinogen — must verify batch CoA for monomer content; EU enforces strict ppm limits in finished product The EU classifies Polyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Polyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Polyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Polyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Hair conditioning, antistatic, film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 69418-26-4 (polymer; may vary by supplier).
What is the Margin of Safety for Polyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride?
adequate 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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