GELATIN/LYSINE/POLYACRYLAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
GELATIN/LYSINE/POLYACRYLAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE is permitted in cosmetics in the EU with restrictions — Annex III, entry 66 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the conditions of use, permitted concentration and Safety Gate alerts.
Regulatory status as of 2026-08-28 (per the CosIng database).
About the ingredient
Gelatins, polymers with L-lysine and poly(2-propenamide), hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylpropanaminium chloride quaternized
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: III/66
Source: the European Commission's official CosIng database and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. How we assess ingredients — full methodology.
- View the entry in the CosIng database (European Commission)
- Open Regulation 1223/2009 in EUR-Lex
- Check the chemical profile in PubChem
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Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is GELATIN/LYSINE/POLYACRYLAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE safe in cosmetics?
GELATIN/LYSINE/POLYACRYLAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE is permitted in cosmetics in the EU, but subject to the conditions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — typically a maximum concentration, product category or a mandatory warning on the packaging. Manufacturers must comply with these limits.
In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 is GELATIN/LYSINE/POLYACRYLAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE listed?
GELATIN/LYSINE/POLYACRYLAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE is listed under reference III/66 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.
What functions does GELATIN/LYSINE/POLYACRYLAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, GELATIN/LYSINE/POLYACRYLAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE performs the following functions in cosmetics: ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning GELATIN/LYSINE/POLYACRYLAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking GELATIN/LYSINE/POLYACRYLAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.