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ACRYLAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE/ACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A cationic conditioning polymer of acrylamide and a quat-functional acrylamide — gives strong hair conditioning and antistatic performance. Because the backbone is acrylamide-based (EU CMR), it's only acceptable with strict residual-monomer control.

Function

ANTISTATICFILM FORMINGHAIR FIXING

Skin benefits

  • Strong cationic hair conditioner
  • Antistatic and detangling
  • Effective at low concentrations

Known concerns

  • Built on acrylamide, an EU CMR 1B carcinogen
  • Residual acrylamide must stay below 0.1 ppm under Annex III
  • Cationic ecotoxicity to aquatic life
  • Higher monomer-residue risk than non-acrylamide quat polymers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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