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Hair Conditioning

POTASSIUM SULFOPROPYLACRYLATE

CAS 31098-20-1 Updated
75

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

HAIR CONDITIONING

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

EU CosIng database

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

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