Hair Conditioning
POLYACRYLAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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