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Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid

INCI: POLYACRYLAMIDOMETHYLPROPANE SULFONIC ACID

CAS Number
27119-07-9
Function
Film forming, viscosity increasing, lubricity/slip agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA no specific restriction; CIR recommends acrylamide residual limit of 5 ppm for acrylamide-based polymers

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Residual acrylamide monomer control required due to IARC 2A classification of acrylamide-family polymers; maintain 5 ppm acrylamide limit.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Residual acrylamide monomer control required due to IARC 2A classification of acrylamide-family polymers; maintain 5 ppm acrylamide limit. The EU classifies Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid allowed in the EU?

Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid do in cosmetics?

Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid functions as: Film forming, viscosity increasing, lubricity/slip agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27119-07-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid?

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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