Acrylic Acid/Hydroxyethylacrylamide Copolymer

INCI: ACRYLIC ACID/HYDROXYETHYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Antistatic, film forming, hair conditioning, hair fixing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Listed; CIR assessed 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

Restricted polymer containing acrylamide-type monomer; residual acrylamide (EU CMR Cat 1B) must be verified below 5 ppm in finished product per industry best practice โ€” request acrylamide residual data from supplier.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acrylic Acid/Hydroxyethylacrylamide Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Restricted polymer containing acrylamide-type monomer; residual acrylamide (EU CMR Cat 1B) must be verified below 5 ppm in finished product per industry best practice โ€” request acrylamide residual data from supplier. The EU classifies Acrylic Acid/Hydroxyethylacrylamide Copolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Acrylic Acid/Hydroxyethylacrylamide Copolymer allowed in the EU?

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

What does Acrylic Acid/Hydroxyethylacrylamide Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Acrylic Acid/Hydroxyethylacrylamide Copolymer functions as: Antistatic, film forming, hair conditioning, hair fixing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acrylic Acid/Hydroxyethylacrylamide 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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