Sodium Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-1
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-1 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium compound formed from acrylamide, sodium acrylate and methacrylamidopropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride crosslinked with methylene bis-acrylamide.
What does it do?
Sodium Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-1 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
EU regulatory status
Sodium Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-1 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 Sodium Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-1?
Sodium Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-1 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium compound formed from acrylamide, sodium acrylate and methacrylamidopropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride crosslinked with methylene bis-acrylamide.
Is Sodium Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-1 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-1 do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, hair conditioning.
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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: 25/02/2013