Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
GHS H318 (serious eye damage) and H373 (organ damage with prolonged exposure). Parent monomer acrylamide is CMR Cat 1B (carcinogen/mutagen). Batch-level residual monomer certification is critical due to potential neurotoxicity from unreacted monomer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxyethyl Acrylamide safe in cosmetics?
GHS H318 (serious eye damage) and H373 (organ damage with prolonged exposure). Parent monomer acrylamide is CMR Cat 1B (carcinogen/mutagen). Batch-level residual monomer certification is critical due to potential neurotoxicity from unreacted monomer. The EU classifies Hydroxyethyl Acrylamide as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hydroxyethyl Acrylamide allowed in the EU?
Hydroxyethyl Acrylamide EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxyethyl Acrylamide do in cosmetics?
Hydroxyethyl Acrylamide functions as: Film forming, binding, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7646-67-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxyethyl Acrylamide?
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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