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Conditioning Agent

GELATIN/LYSINE/POLYACRYLAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

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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 protein-polyacrylamide hybrid that conditions hair via charge attraction. Residual acrylamide monomer — an IARC 2A probable carcinogen — is the principal concern; EU enforces a strict 0.1 ppm cap on cosmetic-grade polymer.

Function

ANTISTATICHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Conditions hair via cationic substantivity
  • Provides antistatic properties
  • Protein-based skin and hair conditioning

Known concerns

  • Polyacrylamide segments may contain residual acrylamide monomer — IARC Group 2A probable carcinogen
  • Acrylamide is neurotoxic and skin-permeable
  • EU regulates residual acrylamide in cosmetic polyacrylamide to <0.1 ppm

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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