Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
Polyquaternium CROSSPOLYMER-3
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Polyquaternium CROSSPOLYMER-3 in plain language
Used in cosmetics as a thickener.
- Viscosity controlling
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
What we know about this ingredient
EPA DSSTox provides the canonical identifier, structure, and synonym profile for this chemical.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Polyquaternium CROSSPOLYMER-3 appears in these published regulatory listings.
EUCosIngActivePolyquaternium Crosspolymer-3 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium compound formed from trimethylaminoethylmethacrylate chloride and PEG-45 crosslinked with methylene bis-acrylamide.
- Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium compound formed from trimethylaminoethylmethacrylate chloride and PEG-45 crosslinked with methylene bis-acrylamide.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Polyquaternium CROSSPOLYMER-3. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Polyquaternium CROSSPOLYMER-3 yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Polyquaternium CROSSPOLYMER-3 are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Polyquaternium CROSSPOLYMER-3; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
