Acrylamide/ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, hair conditioning, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Propenamide, polymer with N-(2-benzyldimethylammonioethyl) 2-propenoate chloride
What does it do?
Acrylamide/ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Acrylamide/ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate Copolymer is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 66). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Acrylamide/ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate Copolymer?
Acrylamide/ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Propenamide, polymer with N-(2-benzyldimethylammonioethyl) 2-propenoate chloride
Is Acrylamide/ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Acrylamide/ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate Copolymer is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acrylamide/ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Acrylamide/ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, hair conditioning, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Acrylamide/ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate Copolymer?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acrylamide/ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate Copolymer is 74153-51-8.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010