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Expert Verdict
Formed from trimethylaminoethylmethacrylate chloride and PEG-45 crosslinked with methylene bis-acrylamide. Methylene bis-acrylamide is a known skin sensitizer; residual crosslinker content in finished polymer must be tightly controlled. Found in commercial products from Unilever and TIGI brands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3 safe in cosmetics?
Formed from trimethylaminoethylmethacrylate chloride and PEG-45 crosslinked with methylene bis-acrylamide. Methylene bis-acrylamide is a known skin sensitizer; residual crosslinker content in finished polymer must be tightly controlled. Found in commercial products from Unilever and TIGI brands. The EU classifies Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3 allowed in the EU?
Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3 do in cosmetics?
Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3 functions as: 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-3?
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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