Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/Melamine/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

INCI: ACRYLOYL DIMETHYL TAURATE/MELAMINE/PEG-6 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (proprietary crosspolymer)
Function
Binding agent, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Melamine crosslinker component raises concerns for nephrotoxicity at systemic exposure; residual free melamine must be rigorously controlled in finished polymer. PEG-6 methacrylate may introduce ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane trace contamination. Requires testing for both residual melamine and 1,4-dioxane levels.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/Melamine/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Melamine crosslinker component raises concerns for nephrotoxicity at systemic exposure; residual free melamine must be rigorously controlled in finished polymer. PEG-6 methacrylate may introduce ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane trace contamination. Requires testing for both residual melamine and 1,4-dioxane levels. The EU classifies Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/Melamine/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/Melamine/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/Melamine/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/Melamine/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/Melamine/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer functions as: Binding agent, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (proprietary crosspolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/Melamine/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer?

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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