Polyquaternium-53
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Acrylic acid/acrylamide/methacrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride copolymer
What does it do?
Polyquaternium-53 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Polyquaternium-53 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 Polyquaternium-53?
Polyquaternium-53 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acrylic acid/acrylamide/methacrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride copolymer
Is Polyquaternium-53 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Polyquaternium-53 is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyquaternium-53 do in cosmetic products?
Polyquaternium-53 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Polyquaternium-53?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyquaternium-53 is 84647-38-1.
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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