Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer
AKA “Cationic Acrylamide Copolymer
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride/acrylamide copolymer
AKA: Cationic Acrylamide Copolymer
Synthetic · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Synthetic
Clean
2-Propenamide, polymer with N,N,N-trimethyl-3-(2-propenamido)propanaminium chloride Science: Functions: Antistatic, Film Forming, Hair Fixing Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used EU Restriction: III/66
CAS #
1119-94-4; 112-00-5
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
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
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic conditioning polymer developed for cosmetic use. Designed to improve hair texture and manageability with no historical or traditional background.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-4
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR