Corn Starch/Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer
INCI: CORN STARCH/ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Acrylamide is classified CMR Cat 1B (EU CLP). Residual monomer testing is mandatory for every batch. SCCS opinion specifically warns about cancer risk from cumulative cosmetic exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Corn Starch/Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Acrylamide is classified CMR Cat 1B (EU CLP). Residual monomer testing is mandatory for every batch. SCCS opinion specifically warns about cancer risk from cumulative cosmetic exposure. The EU classifies Corn Starch/Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Corn Starch/Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Corn Starch/Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Corn Starch/Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Corn Starch/Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer functions as: Antistatic, film forming, hair conditioning, hair fixing, light stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymer; no discrete CAS).
What is the Margin of Safety for Corn Starch/Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer?
adequate 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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