Polydimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate
INCI: POLYDIMETHYLAMINOETHYL METHACRYLATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
DMAEMA monomer is classified H315 (skin irritation), H317 (sensitization), H319 (eye irritation). Residual monomer must be controlled. Cationic charge may interact with anionic surfactants — precipitation risk in formulation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polydimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate safe in cosmetics?
DMAEMA monomer is classified H315 (skin irritation), H317 (sensitization), H319 (eye irritation). Residual monomer must be controlled. Cationic charge may interact with anionic surfactants — precipitation risk in formulation. The EU classifies Polydimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for Polydimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate?
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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