Is Polyquaternium-33 safe in cosmetics?
Polyquaternium-33 has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyquaternium-33
Also known as: Ethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]-, chloride (1:1), polymer with 2-propenamide, 2-Propenamide, polymer with N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethanaminium chloride, 2-Acryloxyethyltrimethylammonium chloride-acrylamide copolymer, Acrylamide-(2-acryloxyethyl)trimethylammonium chloride copolymer, Acrylamide-(2-acryloyloxyethyl)trimethylammonium chloride copolymer (+15 more)
INCI: POLYQUATERNIUM-33
Polyquaternium-33 (CAS 69418-26-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, Film Forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic, Film Forming
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific FDA restriction; not CIR-reviewed individually
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyquaternium-33.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Film former
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Polyquaternium-33 — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Known Synonyms
Ethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]-, chloride (1:1), polymer with 2-propenamide
2-Propenamide, polymer with N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethanaminium chloride
2-Acryloxyethyltrimethylammonium chloride-acrylamide copolymer
Acrylamide-(2-acryloxyethyl)trimethylammonium chloride copolymer
Acrylamide-(2-acryloyloxyethyl)trimethylammonium chloride copolymer
Acrylamide-2-(N,N,N-trimethyl)aminoethyl chloride acrylate copolyme
Acrylamide-2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl acrylate chloride copolymer
Acrylamide-Adamquat MC 80 copolymer
Acrylamide-DMAEA-Q copolymer
Acrylamide-Dimethylaminoethyl acrylate methyl chloride adduct copolymer
Acrylamide-N,N-dimethylaminoethyl acrylate methylchloride copolymer
Acrylamide-acryloxyethyltrimethylammonium chloride copolymer
Acrylamide-acryloyloxyethy trimethylammonium chloride copolyme
Acrylamide-acryloyloxyethyltrimethylammonium chloride copolymer
Acrylamide-acryloyloxyethyltrimethylammonium chloride polymer
Acrylamide-dimethylaminoethyl acrylate methyl chloride copolymer
Acrylamide-dimethylaminoethyl acrylate methyl chloride quaternary ammonium salt copolymer
Acrylamide-dimethylaminoethyl acrylate methyl chloride salt copolymer
Acrylamide-trimethyl(2-acryloxyethyl)ammonium chloride copolymer
Acrylamide-trimethylaminoethyl acrylate ammonium chloride copolymer
Chemical Function
Film former
Anti-static agent
Regulatory Lists
fracking; water
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyquaternium-33 allowed in the EU?
Polyquaternium-33 EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyquaternium-33 do in cosmetics?
Polyquaternium-33 functions as: Antistatic, Film Forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 69418-26-4.
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