Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer

INCI: ACRYLATES/DIMETHYLAMINOETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (variable-composition polymer)
Function
Film former, hair fixative, antistatic agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; CIR-reviewed - safe when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Critical: DMAEMA monomer is classified as toxic by dermal contact and fatal by inhalation ; tertiary amine structure poses potential nitrosamine formation risk; residual monomer specification must be tightly controlled; not suitable for spray products without inhalation safety data

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Critical: DMAEMA monomer is classified as toxic by dermal contact and fatal by inhalation ; tertiary amine structure poses potential nitrosamine formation risk; residual monomer specification must be tightly controlled; not suitable for spray products without inhalation safety data The EU classifies Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer functions as: Film former, hair fixative, antistatic agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (variable-composition polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer?

adequate 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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