Dimethyl Acrylamide/Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer

INCI: DIMETHYL ACRYLAMIDE/HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/METHOXYETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymer) — COSING REF No: 86152
Function
Hair fixing agent (film-forming)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR prohibition; acrylate copolymers are widely used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Key concern is residual monomer content — acrylamide monomer is a Category 1B mutagen (EU CLP). Finished polymer must be tested for residual acrylamide below 5 ppm (analogous to EU limits for polyacrylamide). Ensure supplier provides monomer residual specifications.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethyl Acrylamide/Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Key concern is residual monomer content — acrylamide monomer is a Category 1B mutagen (EU CLP). Finished polymer must be tested for residual acrylamide below 5 ppm (analogous to EU limits for polyacrylamide). Ensure supplier provides monomer residual specifications. The EU classifies Dimethyl Acrylamide/Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dimethyl Acrylamide/Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Dimethyl Acrylamide/Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethyl Acrylamide/Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Dimethyl Acrylamide/Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer functions as: Hair fixing agent (film-forming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymer) — COSING REF No: 86152.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethyl Acrylamide/Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate 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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