Polyquaternium-36

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

OriginDerived from acrylic monomers including methyl methacrylate and dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate chemical building blocks. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of monomers followed by quaternization with dimethyl sulfate.

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester, polymer with butyl 2-methyl-propenoate, quaternary ammonium reaction products with dimethyl sulfate

CAS #

-

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

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

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