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ACRYLAMIDE/ETHALKONIUM CHLORIDE ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS 74153-51-8
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A cationic acrylamide copolymer used as a hair conditioner and film former. EU restricts residual acrylamide monomer (IARC 2A) to strict limits — purity matters, anchoring this to Moderate caution tier.

Function

FILM FORMINGHAIR CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic polymer provides hair conditioning
  • Film-forming and antistatic in hair products
  • Compatible with anionic surfactants

Known concerns

  • Residual acrylamide monomer is IARC Group 2A (probably carcinogenic)
  • EU Annex III/66 restricts residual acrylamide content to 0.1/0.5 ppm
  • Quaternary ammonium can be a mild irritant at high levels
  • Cationic polymers may accumulate in waterways

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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