Polyquaternium-58

INCI: POLYQUATERNIUM-58

CAS Number
88230-37-9
Function
Hair conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not listed as prohibited or restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains methyl acrylate and divinylbenzene monomers with residual monomer content requiring control; chloromethane quaternization agent poses concern if residual levels are not controlled; no individual CIR review available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyquaternium-58 safe in cosmetics?

Contains methyl acrylate and divinylbenzene monomers with residual monomer content requiring control; chloromethane quaternization agent poses concern if residual levels are not controlled; no individual CIR review available. The EU classifies Polyquaternium-58 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Polyquaternium-58 allowed in the EU?

Polyquaternium-58 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyquaternium-58 do in cosmetics?

Polyquaternium-58 functions as: Hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 88230-37-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyquaternium-58?

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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