Is Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
INCI: OCTYLACRYLAMIDE/ACRYLATES/BUTYLAMINOETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer (CAS 70801-07-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film-forming, hair-fixing, antistatic, thermal protection. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max Annex III Entry 60: ≤0.5% secondary amine, ≤50 μg/kg nitrosamine; Entry 16a: residual acrylamide ≤0.1 mg/kg leave-on, ≤0.5 mg/kg rinse-off. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film-forming, hair-fixing, antistatic, thermal protection
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
Annex III Entry 60: ≤0.5% secondary amine, ≤50 μg/kg nitrosamine; Entry 16a: residual acrylamide ≤0.1 mg/kg leave-on, ≤0.5 mg/kg rinse-off
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR 2022 class assessment safe as used; residual acrylamide must not exceed 5 ppm
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "no", "biodegradation_days": "365+", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "moderate", "coral_reef_safe": "unknown", "marine_toxicity": "moderate toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "persistent polymer", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "yes", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": …
hair_care
{"hair_function": "styling", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral", "keratin_b…
polymer
{"ingredient_class": "film_former/hair_fixative", "polymer_type": "synthetic_copolymer", "chemical_backbone": "acrylic/amide", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "100000-400000", "ionic_character": "amphoteric", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "film_transparency": "transp…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Film former
Hair fixative
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer.
Regulatory Flags
EU_RESTRICTED
Chemical Function
Film former
Anti-static agent
Hair fixative
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: Annex III Entry 60: ≤0.5% secondary amine, ≤50 μg/kg nitrosamine; Entry 16a: residual acrylamide ≤0.1 mg/kg leave-on, ≤0.5 mg/kg rinse-off. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer functions as: Film-forming, hair-fixing, antistatic, thermal protection. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70801-07-9.
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