Acrylamide/Ethyltrimonium Chloride Acrylate/Ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate Copolymer

Acrylamide/Ethyltrimonium Chloride Acrylate/Ethalkonium Chloride Acrylate Copolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Acrylamide Copolymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from acrylic acid and trimethylammonium ethyl acrylate, representing synthetic polymer chemistry. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of multiple acrylate monomers with quaternary ammonium components.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
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
The paper trail
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
No
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2012
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR