Sodium Acrylate/Hydroxyethyl Acrylamide Copolymer

INCI: SODIUM ACRYLATE/HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not formally assigned (polymer; no discrete CAS widely published)
Function
Viscosity controlling, film forming, emulsion stabilizing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; covered under CIR acrylates copolymers assessment โ€” safe when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited ingredient-specific toxicological data; residual acrylamide monomer must be controlled (<5 ppm); relies on read-across from related polymers

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Acrylate/Hydroxyethyl Acrylamide Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Limited ingredient-specific toxicological data; residual acrylamide monomer must be controlled (<5 ppm); relies on read-across from related polymers The EU classifies Sodium Acrylate/Hydroxyethyl Acrylamide Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Acrylate/Hydroxyethyl Acrylamide Copolymer allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Acrylate/Hydroxyethyl Acrylamide Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Sodium Acrylate/Hydroxyethyl Acrylamide Copolymer functions as: Viscosity controlling, film forming, emulsion stabilizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not formally assigned (polymer; no discrete CAS widely published).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Acrylate/Hydroxyethyl 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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