Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer

INCI: ACRYLIC ACID/ACRYLAMIDOMETHYL PROPANE SULFONIC ACID COPOLYMER

CAS Number
40623-75-4
Function
Film forming, viscosity controlling, chelating agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Listed in FDA VCRP; highest reported use in residency products at 0.022%; CIR reviewed under acrylamide/acrylate copolymers โ€” 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

Residual acrylic acid monomer (irritant) and AMPS monomer must be controlled; verify supplier COA for residual acrylamide traces from related monomers.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual acrylic acid monomer (irritant) and AMPS monomer must be controlled; verify supplier COA for residual acrylamide traces from related monomers. The EU classifies Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer functions as: Film forming, viscosity controlling, chelating agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 40623-75-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid 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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