Hair Conditioning
POTASSIUM SULFOPROPYLACRYLATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A potassium sulfopropyl acrylate-based anionic polymer used as a hair conditioning agent that coats fibers to reduce static and breakage. Polymer form is well tolerated provided residual monomer is controlled.
Function
Skin benefits
- Smooths and de-tangles hair
- Reduces static charge
- Provides film conditioning in rinse-off products
Known concerns
- Residual acrylate monomer can sensitize
- Pure-grade quality control matters
- Sparse modern human safety literature
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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