Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

INCI: ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
38193-60-1
Function
Emulsion Stabilizer, Viscosity Increasing Agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. Leave-on body ≤0.1 mg/kg residual acrylamide; Other ≤0.5 mg/kg
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR April 2017 safe. Residual acrylamide ≤5 ppm in finished products.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Safe per CIR 2017 provided residual acrylamide ≤5 ppm (US) or ≤0.1 mg/kg leave-on body (EU). Critical concern: residual acrylamide monomer (IARC Group 2A). Verify Certificate of Analysis every lot.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

EU_RESTRICTED CONTROVERSIAL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Safe per CIR 2017 provided residual acrylamide ≤5 ppm (US) or ≤0.1 mg/kg leave-on body (EU). Critical concern: residual acrylamide monomer (IARC Group 2A). Verify Certificate of Analysis every lot. The EU classifies Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: Leave-on body ≤0.1 mg/kg residual acrylamide; Other ≤0.5 mg/kg. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer functions as: Emulsion Stabilizer, Viscosity Increasing Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 38193-60-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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