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HEMA GLUCOSIDE/ETHYLMETHACRYLATE TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE COPOLYMER.

Insufficient Data / ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING

This copolymer is primarily recognized for its film-forming and conditioning properties. It creates a smooth barrier, often utilized to enhance the feel and manageability of hair, while also exhibiting antistatic benefits. Its exact efficacy in precision skincare requires further specific investigation.

Summary

Antistatic Hair Conditioning Film-Forming Conditioning Thickening

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a copolymer, this ingredient functions primarily as a film-forming and conditioning agent. While direct skin-specific data are limited, related acrylate copolymers are known to establish a surface barrier, imparting a smooth tactile sensation. The inclusion of 'Trimonium Chloride' confers antistatic properties, making it beneficial for conditioning, particularly in hair. HEMA components are also associated with hydrophilic hydrogel formation and water absorption capabilities.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Specific pH stability ranges for this exact copolymer are not identified. However, HEMA-based hydrogels, which share components with this copolymer, exhibit pH-sensitive swelling behavior. Significant changes in properties have been observed across various pH ranges (e.g., 1.2-7.4 or 8.0-2.0), suggesting that formulation pH can influence the functional characteristics of HEMA-containing polymers.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has deemed a broad category of 126 acrylates copolymers, including HEMA and methacrylate components, as safe for use in cosmetics under current practices and concentrations, provided they are formulated to be non-irritating. It is important to distinguish this from the SCCS opinion on HEMA and Di-HEMA Trimethylhexyl Dicarbamate monomers, which were identified as weak to moderate sensitizers in artificial nail systems, where use is restricted to the nail plate to prevent skin contact. This latter finding pertains to monomers in a specific application and does not directly extrapolate to the safety profile of this copolymer for skin/hair care.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While recognized for its antistatic, film-forming, and hair conditioning benefits, specific clinical data on this copolymer's efficacy for precision skincare applications is currently insufficient.

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