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Cosmetic ingredient (INCI)

Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2

Used in cosmetic products as emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning and viscosity controlling. Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium compound formed by the polymerization of PEG-4 methacrylate, dimethylacrylamide, ethyltrimonium chloride methacrylate, and trimethylolmethylene acrylamide, crosslinked with methylene bis-acrylamide.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 used for in cosmetics?

Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 is used in cosmetic products as emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning and viscosity controlling. Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium compound formed by the polymerization of PEG-4 methacrylate, dimethylacrylamide, ethyltrimonium chloride methacrylate, and trimethylolmethylene acrylamide, crosslinked with methylene bis-acrylamide.

Is Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

No EU restriction annex is recorded for Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-2 in our records. Rules change and differ by market, so always check the current regulation before you formulate.