Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3
A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium compound formed from trimethylaminoethylmethacrylate chloride and PEG-45 crosslinked with methylene bis-acrylamide.
What does it do?
Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3 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-3?
Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium compound formed from trimethylaminoethylmethacrylate chloride and PEG-45 crosslinked with methylene bis-acrylamide.
Is Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3 do in cosmetic products?
Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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