Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium compound formed by the polymerization of PEG-4 methacrylate, dimethylacrylamide, ethyltrimonium chloride methacrylate, and trimethylolmethylene acrylamide, crosslinked with methylene bis-acrylamide.
What does it do?
Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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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
Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 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 Crosspolymer-2?
Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium compound formed by the polymerization of PEG-4 methacrylate, dimethylacrylamide, ethyltrimonium chloride methacrylate, and trimethylolmethylene acrylamide, crosslinked with methylene bis-acrylamide.
Is Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 do in cosmetic products?
Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, viscosity controlling.
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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: 12/11/2014