Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
At ≤50% in water, no skin or eye irritation; slight irritation observed in 1/19 subjects at 9.5% in 24-hour patch test; residual vinylpyrrolidone monomer should be ≤0.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyquaternium-11 safe in cosmetics?
At ≤50% in water, no skin or eye irritation; slight irritation observed in 1/19 subjects at 9.5% in 24-hour patch test; residual vinylpyrrolidone monomer should be ≤0.1%. The EU classifies Polyquaternium-11 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Polyquaternium-11 allowed in the EU?
Polyquaternium-11 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyquaternium-11 do in cosmetics?
Polyquaternium-11 functions as: Hair conditioning, film forming, antistatic, fixative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 53633-54-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Polyquaternium-11?
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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