Ammonium Acrylate

INCI: AMMONIUM ACRYLATE

CAS Number
10604-69-0 (ammonium salt of acrylic acid)
Function
Monomer/intermediate; not typically used as a standalone cosmetic ingredient — used in polymerized form
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as part of polymer systems; CIR reviewed acrylates copolymers and found them safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Residual monomer toxicity and acrylamide contamination potential require use in polymerized form with strict impurity controls

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ammonium Acrylate safe in cosmetics?

Residual monomer toxicity and acrylamide contamination potential require use in polymerized form with strict impurity controls The EU classifies Ammonium Acrylate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ammonium Acrylate allowed in the EU?

Ammonium Acrylate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ammonium Acrylate do in cosmetics?

Ammonium Acrylate functions as: Monomer/intermediate; not typically used as a standalone cosmetic ingredient — used in polymerized form. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10604-69-0 (ammonium salt of acrylic acid).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium Acrylate?

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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