murphyAcrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Cationic Acrylamide Copolymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from acrylamide and acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride monomers derived from petrochemical sources. Produced through free-radical polymerization of these monomers to form a cross-linked copolymer structure.
2-Propenamide, polymer with N,N,N-trimethyl-3-(2-propenamido)propanaminium chloride
CAS #
1119-94-4; 112-00-5
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antistatic
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Fixing
Reduces Static
Creates Protective Barrier
Creates protective layer
Reduces flyaways
Holds hair in place
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR