Acrylamide/Ethyltrimonium Chloride Acrylate/Ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate Copolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Acrylamide Copolymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
2-Propenamide, polymer with 2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl 2-propenoate chloride and 2-(benzyldimethylammonio)ethyl 2-propenoate chloride
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic copolymer developed for hair care and styling products. Created in the late 20th century to provide conditioning and styling benefits through advanced polymer chemistry.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR