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Hair Conditioning

POLYACRYLAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A cationic acrylamide-based conditioning polymer for hair. Effective and substantive; the trace-acrylamide-monomer caveat keeps it out of green tier.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Hair conditioning
  • Anti-static
  • Builds substantive film on hair
  • Improves combability

Known concerns

  • Acrylamide monomer trace caveat (acrylamide is IARC 2A)
  • Limited public dossier
  • Quat sensitization possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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