Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited standalone safety data for this specific polyquaternium variant. Functions via surface adsorption rather than penetration. Synthetic polymer not permitted under strict natural/organic certification standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyquaternium-100 safe in cosmetics?
Limited standalone safety data for this specific polyquaternium variant. Functions via surface adsorption rather than penetration. Synthetic polymer not permitted under strict natural/organic certification standards. The EU classifies Polyquaternium-100 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Polyquaternium-100 allowed in the EU?
Polyquaternium-100 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyquaternium-100 do in cosmetics?
Polyquaternium-100 functions as: Film forming, hair conditioning, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily available (polymeric; not listed with CAS in CosIng).
What is the Margin of Safety for Polyquaternium-100?
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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