Polyquaternium-98
What is it?
Polyquaternium-98 is a polymeric quaternary ammonium chloride formed by the reaction of acrylic acid, ethyl acrylate and methacrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride
EU regulatory status
Polyquaternium-98 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-98?
Polyquaternium-98 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyquaternium-98 is a polymeric quaternary ammonium chloride formed by the reaction of acrylic acid, ethyl acrylate and methacrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride
Is Polyquaternium-98 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyquaternium-98 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 19/11/2012