Is Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer
INCI: ACRYLATES/ACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER
Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer (CAS 25034-58-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binder, film former, hair fixative. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Binder, film former, hair fixative
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; also permitted as indirect/direct food additive. CIR safe as used, acrylamide monomer ≤5 ppm
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Lists
CEDI
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer functions as: Binder, film former, hair fixative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25034-58-6.
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