Polyquaternium-47
AKA “methyl prop-2-enoate;prop-2-enoic acid;trimethyl-[3-(2-methylprop-2-enoylamino)propyl]azanium;chloride”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Polyquaternium-47
AKA: Methyl prop-2-enoate;prop-2-enoic acid;trimethyl-[3-(2-methylprop-2-enoylamino)propyl]azanium;chloride
Synthetic · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that helps smooth hair and create a protective layer on skin, leaving both feeling soft and touchable.
Formula
C17H31ClN2O5
Mol. Weight
378.90
CAS #
197969-51-0
Form
Powder
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Fixing
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic cationic polymer developed in the 2000s. Created to provide enhanced conditioning and detangling properties with improved safety profile for sensitive skin and hair applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR