Polymethacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride

INCI: POLYMETHACRYLAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
68039-13-4
Function
Antistatic, film forming
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; marketed in hair care products (e.g., Polycare Frizz Therapy by Solvay)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Eye irritation potential at elevated concentrations; formulate within established use levels. Ensure residual monomer (MAPTAC) is within specification.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polymethacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Eye irritation potential at elevated concentrations; formulate within established use levels. Ensure residual monomer (MAPTAC) is within specification. The EU classifies Polymethacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polymethacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Polymethacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polymethacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Polymethacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68039-13-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polymethacrylamidopropyltrimonium 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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