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Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer

INCI: OCTYLACRYLAMIDE/ACRYLATES/BUTYLAMINOETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
70801-07-9
Function
Film-forming, hair-fixing, antistatic, thermal protection
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 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 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Safe as used per CIR 2022 class assessment. High-MW amphoteric film former for hair styling and long-wear makeup with key safety control of residual acrylamide monomer ≤5 ppm.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

EU_RESTRICTED

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Safe as used per CIR 2022 class assessment. High-MW amphoteric film former for hair styling and long-wear makeup with key safety control of residual acrylamide monomer ≤5 ppm. The EU classifies Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate 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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