Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Sodium Acrylate/Acrolein Copolymer

INCI: SODIUM ACRYLATES/ACROLEIN COPOLYMER

CAS Number
182576-39-2
Function
Binding agent (binds powder-based cosmetic preparations)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR reviewed acrylates copolymers as safe when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

🚨 ACROLEIN MONOMER IS HIGHLY TOXIC — known irritant, suspected mutagen/carcinogen; residual acrolein must be rigorously specified and tested in CoA; require supplier specification for residual monomer content (ppm); formulate only with highly purified polymer

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Acrylate/Acrolein Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

🚨 ACROLEIN MONOMER IS HIGHLY TOXIC — known irritant, suspected mutagen/carcinogen; residual acrolein must be rigorously specified and tested in CoA; require supplier specification for residual monomer content (ppm); formulate only with highly purified polymer The EU classifies Sodium Acrylate/Acrolein Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium Acrylate/Acrolein Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Sodium Acrylate/Acrolein Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Acrylate/Acrolein Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Sodium Acrylate/Acrolein Copolymer functions as: Binding agent (binds powder-based cosmetic preparations). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 182576-39-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Acrylate/Acrolein 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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