INCI: POLYQUATERNIUM-53
Polyquaternium-53 (CAS 84647-38-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Conditioning, Antistatic, Foam Enhancement, Film Forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.1 ppm residual acrylamide monomer in leave-on products, 0.5 ppm in rinse-off products.
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High molecular weight cationic polymer with negligible dermal absorption. Primary safety concern is residual acrylamide monomer, controlled via supplier Certificate of Analysis verification. The EU classifies Polyquaternium-53 as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Polyquaternium-53 EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.1 ppm residual acrylamide monomer in leave-on products, 0.5 ppm in rinse-off products. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
Polyquaternium-53 functions as: Hair Conditioning, Antistatic, Foam Enhancement, Film Forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84647-38-1.
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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