Is Polyquaternium-32 safe in cosmetics?
Polyquaternium-32 has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyquaternium-32
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, 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 (+14 more)
INCI: POLYQUATERNIUM-32
Polyquaternium-32 (CAS 35429-19-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Antistatic, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not individually reviewed; CIR has set acrylamide monomer limit at 5 ppm in cosmetic formulations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyquaternium-32.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
hair_care
{"hair_function": "styling", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral", "keratin_b…
hair_conditioning
{"cas_number": "35429-19-7", "ingredient_class": "cationic_conditioner", "chemical_type": "polyquaternium", "charge_density_meq_g": "1.5", "substantivity_to_hair": "good", "deposition_from_shampoo": "yes", "deposition_from_conditioner": "yes", "conditioning_mechanism": "electrostatic", "hair_penetration": "surface_only", "molecular_weight_effect_on_penetration": "quaternary_polymer", "wet_combing_…
polymer
{"cas_number": "35429-19-7", "ingredient_class": "film_former/conditioning", "polymer_type": "synthetic_copolymer", "chemical_backbone": "acrylic", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "400000-3000000", "ionic_character": "cationic", "charge_density_meq_g": "2.0-3.5", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Film former
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyquaternium-32.
Known Synonyms
Ethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]-, chloride (1:1), polymer with 2-propenamide
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-32 allowed in the EU?
Polyquaternium-32 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyquaternium-32 do in cosmetics?
Polyquaternium-32 functions as: Antistatic, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 35429-19-7.
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