Butyl Methacrylate/DMAPA Acrylates/Vinylacetamide Crosspolymer

INCI: BUTYL METHACRYLATE/DMAPA ACRYLATES/VINYLACETAMIDE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (crosslinked copolymer)
Function
Film forming, hair fixative
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate, contingent on residual DMAPA levels

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

DMAPA (dimethylaminopropylamine) is a known contact allergen documented as a cause of allergic contact dermatitis. Residual free DMAPA must be tested and kept below 0.01%. Patch testing may be required for leave-on formulations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butyl Methacrylate/DMAPA Acrylates/Vinylacetamide Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

DMAPA (dimethylaminopropylamine) is a known contact allergen documented as a cause of allergic contact dermatitis. Residual free DMAPA must be tested and kept below 0.01%. Patch testing may be required for leave-on formulations. The EU classifies Butyl Methacrylate/DMAPA Acrylates/Vinylacetamide Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Butyl Methacrylate/DMAPA Acrylates/Vinylacetamide Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

Butyl Methacrylate/DMAPA Acrylates/Vinylacetamide Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Butyl Methacrylate/DMAPA Acrylates/Vinylacetamide Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Butyl Methacrylate/DMAPA Acrylates/Vinylacetamide Crosspolymer functions as: Film forming, hair fixative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (crosslinked copolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Methacrylate/DMAPA Acrylates/Vinylacetamide 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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