Acrylates/T-Butylacrylamide Copolymer
INCI: ACRYLATES/T-BUTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Acrylates/T-Butylacrylamide Copolymer is permitted for use with strict control of residual acrylamide monomer (≤5 ppm) due to neurotoxic and suspected carcinogenic properties of the monomer; inhalation exposure in spray applications requires adherence to GMP controls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acrylates/T-Butylacrylamide Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Acrylates/T-Butylacrylamide Copolymer is permitted for use with strict control of residual acrylamide monomer (≤5 ppm) due to neurotoxic and suspected carcinogenic properties of the monomer; inhalation exposure in spray applications requires adherence to GMP controls. The EU classifies Acrylates/T-Butylacrylamide Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Acrylates/T-Butylacrylamide Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Acrylates/T-Butylacrylamide Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acrylates/T-Butylacrylamide Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Acrylates/T-Butylacrylamide Copolymer functions as: Film forming, hair fixing (used up to 7% in aerosol hair sprays). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Acrylates/T-Butylacrylamide 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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