Acrylates/Methacrylamide Copolymer

INCI: ACRYLATES/METHACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned
Function
Film forming, hair fixing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; CIR: safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Methacrylamide copolymer is permitted for use; residual monomer and acrylamide impurity control is critical, with acrylamide impurity not to exceed 5 ppm if present.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylates/Methacrylamide Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Methacrylamide copolymer is permitted for use; residual monomer and acrylamide impurity control is critical, with acrylamide impurity not to exceed 5 ppm if present. The EU classifies Acrylates/Methacrylamide Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Acrylates/Methacrylamide Copolymer allowed in the EU?

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

What does Acrylates/Methacrylamide Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Acrylates/Methacrylamide Copolymer functions as: Film forming, hair fixing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acrylates/Methacrylamide 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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