Polyquaternium-32

Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
OriginDerived from the quaternary ammonium compound chemical family through synthetic polymer chemistry methods. Produced by polymerization and quaternization of acrylic or vinyl monomers with dimethylamine groups.
Ethanaminium, N, N, N-trimethyl-2-((2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy)-, chloride, polymer with 2-propenamide
CAS #
35429-19-7
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Reduces Static
Creates Protective Barrier
Creates protective layer
Reduces flyaways
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR