Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Potassium Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer

INCI: POTASSIUM ACRYLATES/ACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (copolymer; acrylamide monomer CAS 79-06-1)
Function
Film forming, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: safe when formulated to avoid irritation, subject to residual monomer limits

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Acrylamide is a known mutagen and probable carcinogen; residual monomer testing is mandatory; Annex III entry enforces strict ppm limits; full traceability and Certificate of Analysis required from polymer supplier

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Acrylamide is a known mutagen and probable carcinogen; residual monomer testing is mandatory; Annex III entry enforces strict ppm limits; full traceability and Certificate of Analysis required from polymer supplier The EU classifies Potassium Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Potassium Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Potassium Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Potassium Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Potassium Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer functions as: Film forming, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (copolymer; acrylamide monomer CAS 79-06-1).

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer?

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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