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Cosmetic ingredient (INCI)

Polyquaternium-43

Used in cosmetic products as antistatic and film forming. Polyquaternium-43 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium salt formed from acrylamide, acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride, 2-amidopropylacrylamide sulfonate, and DMAPA monomers.

Allowed with restrictions

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III/66.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Polyquaternium-43 used for in cosmetics?

Polyquaternium-43 is used in cosmetic products as antistatic and film forming. Polyquaternium-43 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium salt formed from acrylamide, acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride, 2-amidopropylacrylamide sulfonate, and DMAPA monomers.

Is Polyquaternium-43 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

Polyquaternium-43 is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex III/66 (allowed with restrictions). Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.