Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited standalone toxicological data. Cationic polymers as a class can cause eye and mucous membrane irritation at elevated concentrations; ensure in-use concentration supports acceptable irritation profile. No CIR monograph identified for this specific ingredient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 safe in cosmetics?
Limited standalone toxicological data. Cationic polymers as a class can cause eye and mucous membrane irritation at elevated concentrations; ensure in-use concentration supports acceptable irritation profile. No CIR monograph identified for this specific ingredient. The EU classifies Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 allowed in the EU?
Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 do in cosmetics?
Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 functions as: Emulsion stabilizing, hair conditioning, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not listed in CosIng (polymeric).
What is the Margin of Safety for Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2?
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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