Is Polyquaternium-15 safe in cosmetics?
Polyquaternium-15 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyquaternium-15
Also known as: Ethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]-, chloride (1:1), polymer with 2-propenamide, Polyquaternium-32, Ethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]-, chloride, polymer with 2-propenamide, 2-Propenamide, polymer with N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethanaminium chloride, (2-Methacryloyloxyethyl)trimethylammonium chlorideacrylamide copolymer (+15 more)
INCI: POLYQUATERNIUM-15
Polyquaternium-15 (CAS 35429-19-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, film forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic, film forming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restriction; not individually reviewed by CIR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyquaternium-15.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Film former
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyquaternium-15.
Known Synonyms
Ethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]-, chloride (1:1), polymer with 2-propenamide
Polyquaternium-32
Ethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]-, chloride, polymer with 2-propenamide
2-Propenamide, polymer with N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethanaminium chloride
(2-Methacryloyloxyethyl)trimethylammonium chlorideacrylamide copolymer
(Methacryloxyethyl)trimethylammonium chloride-acrylamide polymer
Acrylamide dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate methyl chloride quaternized salt polymer
Acrylamide-(2-methacryloyloxyethyl)trimethylammonium chloride copolymer
Acrylamide-2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate methyl chloride copolymer
Acrylamide-2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl methacrylate chloride copolymer
Acrylamide-2- methacryloxyethyltrimethylammonium chloride copolymer
Acrylamide-N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate methyl chloride salt copolymer
Acrylamide-[2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl]trimethylammonium chloride polymer
Acrylamide-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate methyl chloride copolymer
Nalco 7541
Sanfloc C 509P
Zetag 7888
Acrylamide, chloride salt of trimethylammonioethyl methacrylate copolymer
Acrylamide, copolymer with methacrylic acid, 2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl ester, chloride
Acrylamide, ((methacryloyloxy)ethyl)trimethylammonium chloride copolymer
Chemical Function
Film former
Anti-static agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyquaternium-15 allowed in the EU?
Polyquaternium-15 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyquaternium-15 do in cosmetics?
Polyquaternium-15 functions as: Antistatic, film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 35429-19-7.
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