Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer

AKA: Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride Acrylates Copolymer, Hair Conditioning Polymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Clean

OriginDerived from acrylamide, acrylic acid, and butynoic acid monomers from petroleum-based chemical feedstocks. Synthesized through free-radical polymerization of these monomers to create a cross-linked copolymer.

Propenamidopropyltrimethylammonium chloride, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acid, and/or alkyl propenoates

CAS #

1119-94-4; 112-00-5

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Creates Protective Barrier

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Caution

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2012

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR