Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Polyquaternium-5 is permitted but contains acrylamide monomer as building block; residual acrylamide must be controlled to ≤5 ppm per CIR or ≤1 ppm per EU REACH specifications due to acrylamide's known carcinogenic potential.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyquaternium-5 safe in cosmetics?
Polyquaternium-5 is permitted but contains acrylamide monomer as building block; residual acrylamide must be controlled to ≤5 ppm per CIR or ≤1 ppm per EU REACH specifications due to acrylamide's known carcinogenic potential. The EU classifies Polyquaternium-5 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Polyquaternium-5 allowed in the EU?
Polyquaternium-5 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyquaternium-5 do in cosmetics?
Polyquaternium-5 functions as: Antistatic, film forming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 26006-22-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Polyquaternium-5?
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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