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Polyquaternium-10/phosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate Copolymer

A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, hair conditioning, humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Polyquaternium-10/Phosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of Polyquaternium-10 and phosphorylcholine glycol methacrylate.

What does it do?

Polyquaternium-10/phosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Film forming

    forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

  • Skin conditioning - emollient

    softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells

EU regulatory status

Polyquaternium-10/phosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Polyquaternium-10/phosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate Copolymer?

Polyquaternium-10/phosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyquaternium-10/Phosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of Polyquaternium-10 and phosphorylcholine glycol methacrylate.

Is Polyquaternium-10/phosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Polyquaternium-10/phosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Polyquaternium-10/phosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

Polyquaternium-10/phosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning - emollient.

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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: 10/03/2014