Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vinyl Formamide Copolymer

INCI: AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VINYL FORMAMIDE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
600172-76-7
Function
Emulsion stabilizer; viscosity increasing agent – aqueous
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe — not in current cosmetic use; expected to be used at comparable concentrations if marketed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Residual vinyl formamide monomer is an explicit CIR concern as a potential sensitizer/toxicant; acrylamide ≤5 ppm limit applies; cGMP required to limit impurities; not in current use.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vinyl Formamide Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual vinyl formamide monomer is an explicit CIR concern as a potential sensitizer/toxicant; acrylamide ≤5 ppm limit applies; cGMP required to limit impurities; not in current use. The EU classifies Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vinyl Formamide Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vinyl Formamide Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vinyl Formamide Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vinyl Formamide Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vinyl Formamide Copolymer functions as: Emulsion stabilizer; viscosity increasing agent – aqueous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 600172-76-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vinyl Formamide 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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