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ETHYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE METHACRYLATE/HYDROXYETHYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A cationic hair-conditioning polymer combining a quat methacrylate with a hydroxyethyl acrylamide co-monomer. Works well as a film former and antistatic. Main caveat is residual acrylamide monomer — an EU CMR — which suppliers must keep below ppm limits.

Function

FILM FORMINGHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic conditioning polymer for hair
  • Antistatic and film-forming
  • Compatible with anionic surfactant systems

Known concerns

  • Residual acrylamide monomer must be tightly controlled
  • Acrylamide is an EU CMR 1B carcinogen
  • Cationic charge may give mild aquatic ecotox

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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