Is Polydimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate safe in cosmetics?
Polydimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polydimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate
Also known as: Kurifix CP 606, Poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl metacrylate), Orfloc OX 606, Sipomer 2 Ml-M, Thymaxol
INCI: POLYDIMETHYLAMINOETHYL METHACRYLATE
Polydimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate (CAS 25154-86-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic agent; film forming; hair fixative. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic agent; film forming; hair fixative
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific FDA restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polydimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Polydimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
Kurifix CP 606
Poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl metacrylate)
Orfloc OX 606
Sipomer 2 Ml-M
Thymaxol
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polydimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate allowed in the EU?
Polydimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polydimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate do in cosmetics?
Polydimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate functions as: Antistatic agent; film forming; hair fixative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25154-86-3.
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